joyfulness
noun
Examples of joyful in a Sentence
We were joyful at the news.
the news of the child's safe return made us all joyful
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Blooms carry quiet meaning—some joyful, some cautious, some dripping with love, some signaling emotional withdrawal.
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Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2026
Headquartered in Boston with a studio in Washington, DC, Dane Austin Design specializes in luxury residential projects throughout North America, transforming its clients’ spaces into joyful environments.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 10 Feb. 2026
And for all the families watching, the joyful, colorful world of Care Bears is coming to the stage later this season as well.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Feb. 2026
The proposal also caught the attention of bystanders along the Riverwalk, who joined the ovation — turning the private moment into a joyful public celebration.
—Seth Carnell, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
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Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2026
Headquartered in Boston with a studio in Washington, DC, Dane Austin Design specializes in luxury residential projects throughout North America, transforming its clients’ spaces into joyful environments.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 10 Feb. 2026
And for all the families watching, the joyful, colorful world of Care Bears is coming to the stage later this season as well.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Feb. 2026
The proposal also caught the attention of bystanders along the Riverwalk, who joined the ovation — turning the private moment into a joyful public celebration.
—Seth Carnell, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for joyful
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“Joyful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/joyful. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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