joyous

[joi-uhs]

adjective

1. joyful; happy; jubilant.

   the joyous sounds of children at play.

joyous

/ ˈdʒɔɪəs /

adjective

1. having a happy nature or mood

2. joyful

Other Word Forms

• joyously adverb
• joyousness noun
• overjoyous adjective
• overjoyously adverb
• overjoyousness noun
• unjoyous adjective
• unjoyously adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of joyous¹

1275–1325; Middle English < Anglo-French; Old French joios. See joy, -ous

Example Sentences

Today is the big day and a very joyous occasion for all of Heliopolis.

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If you’re a Targaryen on “House of the Dragon,” childbirth is as likely to be a nauseous, chunky event as a joyous one.

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There were joyous celebrations at the various candidate headquarters, a stark contrast to the downbeat scenes after the party's bruising 2024 defeat.

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“But it’s also the most joyous experience in the world.”

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When Saki Yew stepped off stage at this year's Manchester Pride, she felt "joyous".

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Related Words

• cheerful 
• ecstatic 
• exuberant 
• festive 
• heartwarming 
• joyful 
• jubilant 
• merry 
• upbeat 
• wonderful