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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Arms spread wide, White greeted the crowd with massive smiles and joyous shrieks before the set began. Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025 This joyous tune celebrates the many blessings God bestowed upon the Jewish people during their exodus from Egypt in ancient times. Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 11 Apr. 2025 Easter is a joyous weekend of decorating eggs, eating chocolate, and relaxing with family in balmy weather. Tori Crowther, Allure, 11 Apr. 2025 Enter at the Broadhurst Theatre, a joyous, retro, family-friendly charmer for a discombobulated world. Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2025 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 22 Apr. 2025.

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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