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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At the National Board of Review Awards on Tuesday at Cipriani 42nd Street, the spirit of the night for the night was one of joyous celebration, commemoration of hard work, and a little bit of fun in the non-televised showcase. Sam Falb, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2025 The strangers, who now became friends, celebrated her joyous life in the cold weather. Liz O'Connell, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025 Arne Slot has made light work of his early months on Merseyside, with tactical tweaks that have instilled a greater sense of control following the joyous chaos experienced under Jurgen Klopp. Andy Jones, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025 Running off at the typewriter … The Sugar Bowl combined with New Year’s on Bourbon Street in New Orleans always has been about a joyous celebration of life, not a tragic loss of it. Mike Bianchi, Orlando Sentinel, 2 Jan. 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 17 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

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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