Example Sentences

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On top of all this, my dears, the solemn, unjoyous faff of it!

From The Guardian • Jul. 5, 2014

In its final, imperious stage, it seems the unjoyous dissipation of demons, seeking diversion on the burning marl of perdition.

From Daniel Deronda by Eliot, George

The same may be said, under a not unjoyous image, to be the case here.

From The Pictures; The Betrothing Novels by Thirlwall, Connop

Scarcely on any bough is heard Joyous, or even unjoyous, bird The whole wood through.

From The Home Book of Verse — Volume 1 by Stevenson, Burton Egbert

In a fine bravura style Griselda then began to sing—   "What have I to do with thee,   Dull, unjoyous constancy?" &c.

From Tales and Novels — Volume 06 by Edgeworth, Maria