thumb|upright=1.2|Laughter is a typical expression of joy
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Joy is a feeling of great happiness or delight that people experience in response to positive events or circumstances. It matters because it's a fundamental human emotion that contributes to well-being and is often expressed through actions like laughter.
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thumb|upright=1.2|Laughter is a typical expression of joy
Joy is the state of being that allows one to experience feelings of intense, long-lasting happiness and contentment of life. It is closely related to, and often evoked by, well-being, success, or good fortune. Happiness, pleasure, and gratitude are closely related to joy but are not identical to it.