joyous

adjective

joy·​ous ˈjȯi-əs How to pronounce joyous (audio)
: joyful
a joyous occasion
a joyous celebration
joyously adverb
joyousness noun

Examples of joyous in a Sentence

a mood of joyous anticipation a joyous crowd eagerly awaiting the countdown to midnight on New Year's Eve
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While men crave the joyous beauty of motherhood and the freedom of emotional expression, women resent them. Mark Travers, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024 Find out in this joyous show filled with unforgettable characters and thrilling songs that evoke the London of Dickens’ era. Duante Beddingfield, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2024 Baking Christmas cookies is a popular holiday tradition and a joyous activity for those of all ages. Toni Sutton, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024 Mark blends high-gloss turn-of-the-century R&B with a joyous gospel piano line and sunny Motown-esque songwriting for a love song that feels fresh yet genuinely timeless. Alex Suskind, Vulture, 4 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for joyous 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of joyous was in the 14th century

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“Joyous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/joyous. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.

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joyous

adjective
joy·​ous ˈjȯi-əs How to pronounce joyous (audio)
: feeling, causing, or showing joy : joyful
joyously adverb
joyousness noun

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