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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Here, the joyous and the boisterous contrast the dark and insidious, allowing viewers to both be delighted by colorful street scenes and celebrations while the rot of fear creeps in, as the details surrounding our main character (Wagner Moura) and his predicament are revealed.
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Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
The experiences and insights April’s gained through all this pour out of her like a joyous river breaching a beaver dam.
—Outside Online, 11 Feb. 2026
Bad Bunny threw a joyous dance party Sunday night that started in a sugar cane field, featured Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin, and included an actual wedding.
—Theresa Braine, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
Cardi's presence at the event, however, was a more joyous occasion than Diggs' game (a double-digit loss to the Seattle Seahawks).
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
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Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
The experiences and insights April’s gained through all this pour out of her like a joyous river breaching a beaver dam.
—Outside Online, 11 Feb. 2026
Bad Bunny threw a joyous dance party Sunday night that started in a sugar cane field, featured Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin, and included an actual wedding.
—Theresa Braine, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
Cardi's presence at the event, however, was a more joyous occasion than Diggs' game (a double-digit loss to the Seattle Seahawks).
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for joyous
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“Joyous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/joyous. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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