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
  • The captaincy tag had appeared to shake him from a foul mood that has festered as the series has worn on exacerbated by the youthful exuberance of brash upstart Sam Konstas, who has really gotten under his skin.
    Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
  • The fragile, almost brittle treble of the guitar and the exuberance of the drums don’t obscure the misery of this line but, rather, reflect and transmute it.
    Mitch Therieau, The New Yorker, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of exuberance
Noun
  • Still, no character is more transformed than José (portrayed by Diego Vásquez in later episodes), who becomes hyper-focused on his inventions and alchemy instead of the contentment of his wife and children.
    Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
  • His Holiness the Dalai Lama says there are two ways to reach contentment.
    Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of contentment
Noun
  • Many Syrians, both at home and abroad, have been overcome by shock and jubilation at the news that President Bashar al-Assad fled the country — bringing an end to more than 50 years of brutal rule by him and his family.
    Juliana Kim, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Syrian Opposition Flag Raised At Moscow Embassy as Bashar al-Assad is Granted Asylum By Michael Tracey independent reporter 12 A former Al Qaeda commander has seized power in Damascus, bringing great jubilation and relief to Washington, D.C. regime-changers who pined for this day.
    Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 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
  • In McGee’s hands, expect plenty of laughs, merriment and emotion, as the creator of what is arguably Channel 4’s most influential comedy of the past decade tries her hand once again.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 29 Dec. 2024
  • As decorative lights sparkle while the sun retreats, and rough winds hustle us to holiday parties indoors, most of us feel some mix of merriment and bleakness.
    Amanda Parrish Morgan, The Atlantic, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of merriment
Noun
  • Part of the internet’s enjoyment about it may be down to changing viewing habits and the evolution of community.
    Callum Booth, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
  • Food affordability and accessibility was shown in the data to be a huge barrier to enjoyment and satisfaction, Dugan said.
    Madeline Holcombe, CNN, 14 Jan. 2025
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
  • One of the most challenging aspects of becoming a leader is redefining personal gratification.
    Vince Molinaro, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
  • There is an amazing sense of gratification that come with hand making a gift.
    Jordan Greene, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of gratification
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