a mood of joyous anticipation
a joyous crowd eagerly awaiting the countdown to midnight on New Year's Eve
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Shortly after, Smoke and Stack open their new establishment, and the party starts as a joyous occasion.—Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 5 July 2025 The Lunar New Year, a joyous celebration observed across East Asia, marks the beginning of spring on the lunisolar calendar.—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025 One of the most striking features of the No Kings day protests attended by millions of Americans was just how joyous many of them were.—David Litt, Time, 24 June 2025 He will also be remembered for his joyous celebrations after the play-off final.—Paul Taylor, New York Times, 20 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for joyous
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