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joyous
[ joi-uhs ]
/ ˈdʒɔɪ əs /
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adjective
joyful; happy; jubilant: the joyous sounds of children at play.
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British Dictionary definitions for joyous
joyous
/ (ˈdʒɔɪəs) /
adjective
having a happy nature or mood
joyful
Derived forms of joyous
joyously, adverbjoyousness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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