Freudenfreude
noun
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Definitions
Noun
- 1 Synonym of confelicity (“pleasure in another's happiness”). no-plural, uncommon
"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."
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More 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."
Etymology
Coined in English from German Freude (“joy”), by analogy with schadenfreude.
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