joyful
[ joi-fuhl ]
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.
Origin of joyful
1Other words for joyful
Opposites for joyful
Other words from joyful
- joy·ful·ly, adverb
- joy·ful·ness, noun
- o·ver·joy·ful, adjective
- o·ver·joy·ful·ly, adverb
- o·ver·joy·ful·ness, noun
- un·joy·ful, adjective
- un·joy·ful·ly, adverb
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British Dictionary definitions for joyful
joyful
/ (ˈdʒɔɪfʊl) /
adjective
full of joy; elated
expressing or producing joy: a joyful look; a joyful occasion
Derived forms of joyful
- joyfully, adverb
- joyfulness, noun
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