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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For the young cubs, the experience marks a joyful milestone just months after their birth.
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Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
But the process of baking brought her back to something joyful.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
Fortunately, houseplants like the Christmas cactus can make even the dreariest of seasons feel a bit more joyful.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 5 Jan. 2026
Former Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty didn’t experience the most joyful start to his NFL career.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 5 Jan. 2026
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Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
But the process of baking brought her back to something joyful.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
Fortunately, houseplants like the Christmas cactus can make even the dreariest of seasons feel a bit more joyful.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 5 Jan. 2026
Former Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty didn’t experience the most joyful start to his NFL career.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 5 Jan. 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 11 Jan. 2026.
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