joyfulness

noun

Definition of joyfulnessnext
as in cheerfulness

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for joyfulness
  1. exuberance
  2. contentment
  3. jubilation
  4. jollity
  5. merriment
  6. enjoyment
  7. gaiety
  8. gratification
Noun
  • But what the studio and its sister streamer have realized is that building a successful long-term series business means shedding some of the (slightly) irrational exuberance that marked Disney’s Peak TV programming philosophy.
    Josef Adalian, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Yankee Stadium is known for its energy and intensity, however the exuberance of supporting one’s team can never cross the line into intentionally putting players at physical risk.
    Jill Martin, CNN, 30 Oct. 2024
Definition of exuberance
Noun
  • Serena Wiliams Serena also finds a lot of contentment and joy in her life with her husband, cofounder and investor Alexis Ohanian, Sr. (Reddit, Angel City FC).
    Danyel Smith, Essence, 16 Oct. 2024
  • Smile Hair Clinic only provides high-quality treatments that create customer contentment.
    Tyler Shepherd, The Courier-Journal, 28 Sep. 2024
Definition of contentment
Noun
  • The touchdown catch caused wild celebrations on the Washington sideline, with players running onto the field and even head coach Dan Quinn jumping around in jubilation.
    Ben Morse, CNN, 28 Oct. 2024
  • The end of a postseason series arrives and features different emotions, jubilation on one side and disappointment on the other.
    Larry Fleisher, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of jubilation
Noun
  • Sign up Eating and drinking (Image credit: Riverside Luxury Cruises) The first thing to say about eating on The Ravel is that there is no Captain's Table or forced jollity with other passengers.
    James Rampton, theweek, 6 Nov. 2024
  • While the jollity may look a bit different from city to city, these global destinations keep the holiday cheer going year after year.
    Caitlin Morton, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Nov. 2023
Definition of jollity
Noun
  • Jennifer Lopez Talks Posting Makeup-Free Videos on Social Media: 'This Is Me Too' (Exclusive) The star is also anticipating the merriment the season brings.
    Jackie Fields, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Music, merriment, light and color fill the streets.
    Matt Ralphs, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Oct. 2024
Definition of merriment
Noun
  • The lot of the property covers a substantial area of 0.3-acre, complete with a pool for outdoor enjoyment.
    Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
  • Their job is to create the perfect slimes for the enjoyment of human children, which gets them into all kinds of sticky situations.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2024
Definition of enjoyment
Noun
  • Françoise wanders away from us, from the room, into her own thoughts, solemn yet full of gaiety.
    Carlos Valladares, ARTnews.com, 27 June 2024
  • But in the end, what makes this painting so intriguing is the tension between the gaiety of the flowers and the woman’s expression.
    Washington Post, Washington Post, 7 Mar. 2024
Definition of gaiety
Noun
  • Schaeffer also didn’t rely on cameos as a way to provide that degree of gratification.
    Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Nov. 2024
  • The rise of social media influencers looking for more visually appealing content to share, as well as the instant print capability of Polaroid cameras, which perfectly aligns with the digital age's desire for immediate gratification, have been driving the market, the report found.
    Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of gratification
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