joyous

adjective

joy·ous ˈjȯi-əs

Synonyms of joyous

: 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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The mood that summer, much like today’s, was not uniformly joyous. — Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 30 June 2026 Getting pregnant can be a joyous time, especially when there’s a planned desire to grow your family. — Anna Halkidis, Parents, 26 June 2026 Yet, the month-long tournament has connected people from dozens of cultures and countries in joyous moments that are spreading widely on social media. — Medara Udoekong, Christian Science Monitor, 26 June 2026 And yet everything about Wednesday’s ceremony had the air of a joyous celebration. — ABC News, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for joyous

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of joyous was in the 14th century

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joyous

adjective

joy·ous ˈjȯi-əs

: feeling, causing, or showing joy : joyful

joyously adverb

joyousness noun

joyous

adjective

Synonyms of joyous

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