joyfulness
noun
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We were joyful at the news.
the news of the child's safe return made us all joyful
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My mother’s world is held together by small, joyful acts of togetherness.
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Lucia Aronica, CNBC, 10 June 2026
The telegram’s design is joyful and vivid, featuring illustrations of tiny hands tossing multi-colored hats and flowers into the air in a gesture of congratulation.
—Literary Hub, 9 June 2026
Another veteran player who is more than along for the ride is the joyful casting of Suzanna Guzman as the Dowager Empress.
—Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 9 June 2026
Herje has witnessed joyful reunions between young friends who hadn’t seen each other in person for months.
—Moriah Balingit, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
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Lucia Aronica, CNBC, 10 June 2026
The telegram’s design is joyful and vivid, featuring illustrations of tiny hands tossing multi-colored hats and flowers into the air in a gesture of congratulation.
—Literary Hub, 9 June 2026
Another veteran player who is more than along for the ride is the joyful casting of Suzanna Guzman as the Dowager Empress.
—Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 9 June 2026
Herje has witnessed joyful reunions between young friends who hadn’t seen each other in person for months.
—Moriah Balingit, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 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 15 Jun. 2026.
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