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
  • President Bashar al-Assad, and his late father and predecessor, Hafez, were omnipresent forces, glaring down from the many billboards, posters, and statues that were felled this week with all the exuberance, rage, and grief of the long-oppressed.
    Rania Abouzeid, The New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2024
  • That means these stocks stand the most to gain if the market exuberance continues.
    Samantha Subin, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of exuberance
Noun
  • Growth has brought enormous contentment and prosperity to the people of developed countries, citizens of developing countries that have embraced the capitalist approach, and, prospectively, to almost the entire world.
    Jon Moynihan, Fortune Europe, 3 Dec. 2024
  • The reasons for the behavior aren't fully known, but it is believed to be a sign of contentment and comfort.
    Matt Robison, Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of contentment
Noun
  • After the referees signaled touchdown, relief and jubilation followed from the visitors’ sideline.
    Glenn Graham, Baltimore Sun, 30 Nov. 2024
  • In his statement confirming the prisoner release, Secretary Blinken joined Mr. Biden in noting amid the jubilation that more work remains to be done.
    Fred Weir, The Christian Science Monitor, 1 Aug. 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
  • But the merriment may not last long, because a Secret Santa gift exchange is about to reveal some untrustworthy players in Molly’s inner circle.
    Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
  • The key to merriment this season is to simplify your holiday gifting approach.
    Adam Mansuroglu, WWD, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of merriment
Noun
  • Congressional statutes outlaw conspiracies to intimidate people in the enjoyment of their federal rights.
    The Editors, National Review, 13 Dec. 2024
  • These delicious caps should induce euphoria and relaxation and are also sure to elicit tremendous enjoyment with their 100% Belgian Chocolate formulation and light blueberry flavoring.
    Lydia Kariuki, The Mercury News, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of enjoyment
Noun
  • His formidable rich voice voice always carried the gaiety of a comic opera basso.
    John Mariani, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
  • Françoise wanders away from us, from the room, into her own thoughts, solemn yet full of gaiety.
    Carlos Valladares, ARTnews.com, 27 June 2024
Definition of gaiety
Noun
  • From the perspective of today’s consumer, instant gratification is no longer a differentiator.
    Stephen Bohanon, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The earthy colors speak to cultural drivers such as consumers choosing to savor experiences slowly over instant gratification and placing greater value on products like food and drinks.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of gratification
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