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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Instead of loud music and joyous laughter, the team’s locker room was mostly silent as players emptied their lockers, got dressed and shuffled out as quickly as possible. Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024 This joyous milestone for The Griners comes after a turbulent chapter in the Phoenix Mercury player’s life. Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 27 Nov. 2024 Baking is a joyous activity, and no one exemplifies this better than Joy the Baker herself. Bryce Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Nov. 2024 That shows on her joyous debut, where her passion for music is evident in every second. Steve Baltin, Forbes, 26 Nov. 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 3 Dec. 2024.

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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