joyous

adjective

joy·​ous ˈjȯi-əs 

: joyful

a joyous occasion

a joyous celebration

joyously adverb

joyousness noun

Synonyms of joyous

• thankful
• delighted
• pleased
• happy
• glad
• satisfied
• joyful
• blissful

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Needless to say, as innocuous as the message might’ve been, this was not exactly normal behavior in the aftermath of such a joyous breakthrough moment. — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026

See his portraits—and relive the concert’s joyous celebration of one of musical theater’s most groundbreaking and influential works—below. — Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026

The crowd is dominated by young people, with a joyous, almost carnival-like atmosphere in some parts. — Joseph Ataman, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026

Dolan was right that distractions can trip up a team, sowing just enough discord among its players to derail their chances at another title, and cut short their fans' chances at another joyous summer. — Noah Shachtman, Vanity Fair, 20 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

joyous

adjective

joy·​ous ˈjȯi-əs 

: feeling, causing, or showing joy : joyful

joyously adverb

joyousness noun