Fisherman's heart leapt with joy at the sight.

Meaning: The fisherman was so happy to see that he had caught so many fish that he jumped up in the air.

Choice of Words: The word leapt means to jump or spring suddenly. Joy is a feeling of great happiness.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• Heart leapt, joy swelled, dreams took flight.
• Her heart leapt as she saw a tiny dog.
• Characters leapt from the pages.
• Monkey leapt from the highest tree branch.
• The cat leapt onto the high windowsill.
• Salmon leapt from waters.
• The characters leapt off the page.
• The cat gracefully leapt onto the windowsill.
• The cat leapt gracefully from the windowsill to the floor.
• Dolphins leapt and splashed in ocean's joyful rhythm.