Here you’ll find 11 Emotions that start with J that begin with J, organized from “Jaded” to “Jubilation”. They include commonly used labels and a few rarer terms useful for writers, students, and therapists.

Emotions that start with J are English emotion words beginning with J, spanning negative, neutral, and positive states. Notably, “jubilation” frequently appears in literature and ceremonies as a marker of collective joy.

Below you’ll find the table with Emotion, Type, Definition, and Example.

Emotion: The emotion word as used in the list, so you can quickly identify terms for writing or study.

Type: A clear label (Positive, Negative, Neutral) that helps you sort emotions by general valence or tone.

Definition: A concise one-sentence explanation that gives you a quick, practical understanding of the emotion’s meaning.

Example: A short sentence showing the emotion used in context so you can see natural usage or tone.

Emotions that start with J

EmotionTypeIntensityExample
JoyPositive8She was filled with joy after the surprise party.
JubilationPositive9The team’s win sparked loud jubilation in the stadium.
JubilancePositive8He danced in jubilance at the good news.
JollityPositive6Their evening of jollity lifted everyone’s spirits.
JovialityPositive6His joviality made the meeting much lighter.
JocularityPositive4Her jocularity eased the tension in conversation.
JocundityPositive5A sense of jocundity brightened the holiday morning.
JealousyNegative7She felt jealousy when he praised someone else.
JadedNegative4After years on the road he felt jaded.
JittersNegative6I had the jitters before the big presentation.
JoylessnessNegative5The gray weather matched his deep joylessness.

Descriptions

Joy
A warm, pleasant state of happiness and contentment, often linked to pleasure and well-being.
Jubilation
An intense, outward expression of great happiness and triumph, often shared in celebration.
Jubilance
A buoyant, exuberant feeling of joy and triumph, similar to jubilation but sometimes more personal.
Jollity
A lighthearted, sociable cheerfulness or merriment often experienced in convivial settings.
Joviality
A warm, friendly cheerfulness and good humor that makes social interaction pleasant.
Jocularity
Playful humor or joking mood; a light, teasing style that reflects a humorous emotional state.
Jocundity
An old-fashioned term for cheerfulness or lighthearted mirth; a merry, uplifted emotional tone.
Jealousy
A painful concern about losing something or someone valued to a rival, often involving envy and suspicion.
Jaded
A weary, emotionally dulled state marked by cynicism or lack of enthusiasm from overexposure.
Jitters
Nervousness or anxious restlessness, often temporary and linked to anticipation or stress.
Joylessness
An absence or loss of joy; a persistent lack of pleasure or emotional brightness.
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