joyfulness
noun
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We were joyful at the news.
the news of the child's safe return made us all joyful
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Despite the gravity of her music, her live performances are also joyful, and cheeky.
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Lynsey Chutel, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2025
In the center of it all, children and adults danced together in a circle, their movements free and joyful.
—Edward Buckles Jr., TIME, 7 Jan. 2025
As players started to stretch, Vrabel, wearing a Browns polo and shorts, skipped through the crowd — joyful, a man in his element.
—Zack Rosenblatt, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
Remember, responsible consumption is key to ensuring everyone has a joyful holiday experience.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2024
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Lynsey Chutel, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2025
In the center of it all, children and adults danced together in a circle, their movements free and joyful.
—Edward Buckles Jr., TIME, 7 Jan. 2025
As players started to stretch, Vrabel, wearing a Browns polo and shorts, skipped through the crowd — joyful, a man in his element.
—Zack Rosenblatt, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
Remember, responsible consumption is key to ensuring everyone has a joyful holiday experience.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for joyful
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“Joyful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/joyful. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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