How to Use joyous in a Sentence

joyous

adjective
  • What matters is that the airline agent line was a joyous slice of writing.
    Washington Post, 29 Apr. 2022
  • Will tensions between former friends cast a dark cloud over what should be a joyous celebration?
    oregonlive, 16 May 2022
  • There’s something joyous in a lot of people dancing together.
    Mikey O'Connell, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Sep. 2024
  • The reunions with other cast members can be joyous — and sometimes a bit challenging and cathartic.
    Emily Yahr, Washington Post, 13 May 2022
  • After weddings, the next most joyous celebration among friends is usually the baby shower.
    Sarah Carbonaro, Town & Country, 19 May 2022
  • Very Serious Method Acting, Succession is one of the most joyous shows to watch on any network right now.
    Josh St. Clair, Men's Health, 17 May 2022
  • The 2021 championships were in-person, and the kids and adults who competed were joyous, but this year, there were more dancers, more teams and more supporters.
    Jevon Phillips, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2022
  • Not only has her joyous campaign disarmed naysayers and Trump, but it’s also inspired Americans to be brave enough to try to find joy in their lives, even during trying times.
    Dominique Fluker, Essence, 6 Sep. 2024
  • To the Parents: I am honored to be part of this joyous day.
    Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 20 June 2023
  • But in fact, the show was far more joyous than the doomscroll that inspired it.
    Tara Gonzalez, Harper's BAZAAR, 27 June 2023
  • The most joyous time of my life was watching my husband be the QB killer.
    Dory Jackson, Peoplemag, 18 Aug. 2023
  • The news is rather joyous than funny for the next chapter of Ethan Dolan’s life.
    David Chiu, Peoplemag, 10 Aug. 2023
  • Dusty Street has passed away after 77 joyous trips around the sun.
    Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2023
  • The fans released a cheer that was both joyous and relieved.
    Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2023
  • This year, few teams have been immune from the joyous chaos of the tournament.
    Rory Smith, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2023
  • Out of all of the joyous spring launches to shop, the 2024 dress trends are preeminent on our list.
    Alexis Bennett Parker, Vogue, 3 Apr. 2024
  • Getting in and out of roadsters isn’t joyous, but the result is the enjoyment of the drive.
    James Raia, The Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2024
  • The heir to the Danish throne is a huge fan of the Tour de France, and his enthusiasm for the cycling race is joyous.
    Emily Burack, Town & Country, 25 July 2022
  • De La Soul was singled out for their joyous records and their playful tone as the three friends pitched bars back and forth.
    Vulture, 12 Feb. 2023
  • Deep in the forest, Emily nourished her soul in the joyous quiet.
    Dateline Nbc, NBC News, 11 Oct. 2023
  • The groove alone would be enough to earn this joyous masterstroke a spot on any countdown of Prince's finest hours.
    Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 27 June 2024
  • His prancing about at moments of joy are, in fact, joyous.
    John Anderson, WSJ, 17 Nov. 2022
  • The addendum places even more on Murray at a time that should be joyous.
    Kent Somers, USA TODAY, 26 July 2022
  • Scroll below to see her favorite items from the joyous nursery.
    Dominique Fluker, Essence, 3 Nov. 2023
  • But, one of the most joyous revelations to have come out of her most recent bout of press?
    Radhika Seth, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2022
  • What makes the show so inventive is how the tragedy plays against what should be a joyous occasion.
    Town & Country, 12 July 2023
  • Tomato pies signal the arrival of tomato season, one of the most joyous seasons in the South.
    Marian Cooper Cairns, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2023
  • The atmosphere here was so joyous and celebratory on the field and in the stands.
    Alex Speier, BostonGlobe.com, 16 June 2023
  • The day brought both joyous scenes and violent clashes.
    Sammy Westfall, Washington Post, 1 May 2023
  • What should’ve been a joyous time in Mooney's life was instead filled with anxiety.
    Alex Ross, Peoplemag, 15 Sep. 2023

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