joyous
Americanadjective
adjective
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having a happy nature or mood
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joyful
Other Word Forms
- joyously adverb
- joyousness noun
- overjoyous adjective
- overjoyously adverb
- overjoyousness noun
- unjoyous adjective
- unjoyously adverb
Etymology
Origin of joyous
1275–1325; Middle English < Anglo-French; Old French joios. See joy, -ous
Example Sentences
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Sohaib raised his fifty off 28 balls but fell in the last over to leave Muhammad Arfan to hit the winning run to trigger joyous celebrations.
From Barron's
"Even if this didn't have a supernatural storyline, Crook is already a magician, someone whose joyous storytelling can make you feel strangely and intensely alive," he said.
From BBC
Described by Variety Magazine as "joyous, elaborate, unapologetic," the performance was big on symbols of Puerto Rico - the US island territory in the Caribbean - and sung mainly in Spanish.
From BBC
Their celebrations were joyous, befitting a team that showed incredible heart for the fight.
From BBC
Critics have said the chaotic puppet stage show is "silly" and "joyous" - but there are concerns too about Kermit's new voice and how the special will translate for a new generation of viewers.
From BBC
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