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joie de vivre (s) (noun) (no plural)
A feeling of happiness or excitement about life: Shirley's 90 year old grandmother is admired for her energy, gaiety, and joie de vivre.
A zest and joy in living.
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joie de vivre (s) (noun), (no plural)
Enjoyment of being alive and pleasure of being alive with happiness and a zest for life: After getting to know Fred at the New Year's Eve party at her friend's house, Melanie was in a state of joie de vivre, which was plainly seen by all her friends!
Joy in being alive and a zest for life.
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