Sentence examples for derive joy from inspiring English sources
The phrase "derive joy" is grammatically correct and can be used in written English
Example: She derives joy from spending time with her family.
Not surprisingly, the house, which sleeps 12, is usually filled with an international assortment who derive joy from the arts.
Nadal seemed elated by his victory, just as Serena was a day before, but they were able to celebrate in large part because they seem to only derive joy from playing the polite bully.
Just keep in mind that some people derive joy from their choice of vocation.
Some feel estranged and disconnected, others derive joy from frequent Skyping and periodic visits.
But we need to find way to be critical of these institutions without necessarily shaming those who derive joy from them.
I think the only way to have a successful career as an artist is to derive joy just from doing it.
I am also the kind of person who derives joy from reading the fine print on bank statements and runs spreadsheets on my credit card spending.
The bird watcher, the suburbanite who derives joy from birds in his garden, the hunter, the fisherman, and the explorer of wild regions have been deprived of pleasure to which they have a legitimate right.
"He's got masterpieces that could be at the Met next to tourist art made to sell to gringos, and every piece he derives joy from, and every piece he remembers," said Grace Jeffers, a decorative-arts historian who lives next door and likes to drop by with museum-curator friends to feast her eyes.
He had a deep understanding of Yaddo's mission and the importance of assuring an atmosphere of security, peace, freedom and protection for the artist guests, he skillfully took Yaddo in some new directions, he loved Yaddo, derived joy from the experience of running Yaddo, and conveyed such joy and enthusiasm to others, leaving Yaddo better for his presence and stronger than he found it.
They derived joy and happiness from these activities: "I enjoy partying and taking alcohol with my friends" (male, 41), "I like talking and spending time with my friends" (male, 37) and "I love watching plays and football on TV, they make me happy" (male, 50).
