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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Boot it up on Switch Online and witness how joyous Peak Kirby can be. Luke Winkie, Vulture, 18 June 2025 Combined with a silent online auction and donation, the joyous community-building event raised over $200,000. Natasha Gural, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025 Just days prior to his post, Coi took to X to express her excitement about her baby shower and critics were quick to accuse Redd of skipping out on the joyous event to spend time with another woman. Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 17 June 2025 Legacies of slavery While the holiday marked a joyous occasion for some, Juneteenth met early and persistent opposition, particularly in the time following Reconstruction. Timothy Welbeck, The Conversation, 16 June 2025 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 30 Jun. 2025.

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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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