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joyful


joy·ful

adj \ˈji-fəl\

Definition of JOYFUL

: experiencing, causing, or showing joy : happy
joy·ful·ly \-fə-lē\ adverb
joy·ful·ness noun

Examples of JOYFUL

  1. We were joyful at the news.
  2. <the news of the child's safe return made us all joyful>

First Known Use of JOYFUL

13th century

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