Difference between joy and happiness

Posted By: Sm Adminon: December 04, 2015In: Miscellaneous

Joy:
Joy is an emotion or feeling of happiness and a pleasure. It is the deep satisfaction we get when we are able to help others and be pleased for their good fortune.
Happiness:
Happiness means to have positivity in thoughts along with the feeling of pleasure. Feeling happy may feel people to relax and to smile.
Differences:

Basis	Joy	Happiness
Definition (www.oxforddictionaries.com)	A feeling of great pleasure and happiness.	The state of being happy.
Synonyms	Charm, satisfaction, wonder, comfort and pride	Delight, optimism, well-being, enjoyment and joy
Antonyms	Seriousness, sorrow, misery, sadness, dislike	Depression, displeasure, gloom, pain, sadness, upset
Pronunciation	Eng (UK): /dʒɔɪ / Eng (US): /joi /	Eng (UK): /ˈhapɪnəs / Eng (US): /ˈhapēnəs /
Types		The types of happiness are: Pleasant life Engaged life Meaningful life
History		The psychological and philosophical pursuit of happiness began in China, India and Greece nearly 2,500 years ago with Confucius, Buddha, Socrates, and Aristotle.
Word origin	The word joy was originated in the 13th century from Middle English.	The word happiness was originated in the 15th century.
Causes	It is caused by spiritual experiences, caring for others, gratitude and thankfulness.	It causes by earthly experiences or the material objects.
Emotion	It is inward and peace contentment.	It is outward expression of joy.
Time frame	It is lasting based on inward circumstances.	It is temporary based on the outward circumstances.
Life	Joy can be experience from any kind of good activity, food or company.	Happiness is by product of moral lifestyle.
Explanation	Joy is the state of mind that cannot be easily explained.	Happiness can be explained.
Contentment	Joy is something above contentment.	Happiness can be equated to contentment.
Results	Joy results, when a person listens to religious discourses or talks relating to God and his powers	Happiness comes when a person benefits from something.
Advantages/Benefits	The advantages of joy are: Strengthen your immune system. Regenerate your whole physical system. Burn away the impurities in your emotional system. Disperse worries, anxieties, grief, greed, irritation and other negative emotions. Sharpen your intellect and strengthen your memory. Clarify and balance your mind. Expand your consciousness and understanding. Open you to receive higher impressions, inspirations, and transforming energies	The advantages of happiness are: Gives you energy Allows you to forgive Makes you healthy Creates better relationships Allows you to go after your dreams Makes you a better person
Example in Sentence	There should be joy and happiness while performing work. It was such a joyful sight.	It brought a lot of happiness to me. I don’t know the reason for her happiness.