Meaning of freudenfreude | Babel Free

Definitions

Synonym of confelicity (“pleasure in another's happiness”).

no-plural, uncommon

Equivalents

Examples

“To end⟳ on a positive note⟳, let's talk⟳ a little about freudenfreude, which is the opposite of schadenfreude—it's the enjoyment of another's success. It's also a subset of empathy.”

“Finding pleasure in another person’s good fortune is what social scientists call⟳ “freudenfreude,” a term (inspired by the German word for “joy”) that describes the bliss we feel⟳ when someone else succeeds, even if it doesn’t directly involve⟳ us. Freudenfreude is like⟳ social glue, said Catherine Chambliss, a professor of psychology at Ursinus College. It makes relationships “more intimate and enjoyable.””

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