joyful
Americanadjective
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full of joy, as a person or one's heart; glad; delighted.
- Antonyms:
- melancholy
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showing or expressing joy, as looks, actions, or speech.
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causing or bringing joy, as an event, a sight, or news; delightful.
the joyful announcement of their marriage.
adjective
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full of joy; elated
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expressing or producing joy
a joyful look
a joyful occasion
Other Word Forms
- joyfully adverb
- joyfulness noun
- overjoyful adjective
- overjoyfully adverb
- overjoyfulness noun
- unjoyful adjective
- unjoyfully adverb
Etymology
Origin of joyful
Example Sentences
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“As much as it’s joyful, it’s also a very serious opportunity.”
Frank, full of character and occasionally disorienting, this collection of his work is a joyful depiction of a uniquely American quirk.
From an early age growing up in the Bay Area city of Saratoga, Amelia was always the center of attention — “exuberant, silly, joyful,” her mother recalled.
From Los Angeles Times
“From previous projects, I know his process is incredibly joyful and full of laughter. So I knew I could look forward to the experience.”
From Los Angeles Times
As the rafters rocked, the pints spilled and a joyful giddiness filled the Allianz Stadium bowl, it felt impossible that this team would follow the same trajectory.
From BBC
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