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joyful
[ joi-fuhl ]
/ ˈdʒɔɪ fəl /
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adjective
full of joy, as a person or one's heart; glad; delighted.
showing or expressing joy, as looks, actions, or speech.
causing or bringing joy, as an event, a sight, or news; delightful: the joyful announcement of their marriage.
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British Dictionary definitions for joyful
joyful
/ (ˈdʒɔɪfʊl) /
adjective
full of joy; elated
expressing or producing joya joyful look; a joyful occasion
Derived forms of joyful
joyfully, adverbjoyfulness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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