joyfulness
noun
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Examples of joyful in a Sentence
We were joyful at the news.
the news of the child's safe return made us all joyful
Recent Examples on the Web
For Folch, the micro doodles are a joyful distraction.
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Alina Hartounian, NPR, 16 Apr. 2024
The Psalms are full of joyful noise, noise unto the Lord.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 15 Apr. 2024
With her latest novel, Funny Story, coming out on April 23, there’s no better time to immerse yourself in the whimsical, joyful worlds she’s created.
—Julia Moore, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
Circus acts can also be — simply — a joyful activity, Paz added, especially for migrant children who have potentially already experienced difficulties and challenges at a very young age.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2024
Gospel, Afrobeats, 1970s funk, and Sudanese soul rub shoulders on songs full of joyful rhythms and diaspora stories.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 5 Apr. 2024
At the top of Ryan Mountain, my son spun in joyful circles, arms extended, delighted by the vibrant show happening above.
—Maggie Downs, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2024
The atmosphere is joyful and welcoming, highlighting the diversity and inclusivity of the area.
—Reece Rogers, WIRED, 2 Apr. 2024
Then again, when one is willing to engage with this gear-and-pinion mindset, such discoveries have the ability to cast a joyful sort of analog light on an increasingly cold, efficient electronic world.
—Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2024
Alina Hartounian, NPR, 16 Apr. 2024
The Psalms are full of joyful noise, noise unto the Lord.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 15 Apr. 2024
With her latest novel, Funny Story, coming out on April 23, there’s no better time to immerse yourself in the whimsical, joyful worlds she’s created.
—Julia Moore, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
Circus acts can also be — simply — a joyful activity, Paz added, especially for migrant children who have potentially already experienced difficulties and challenges at a very young age.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2024
Gospel, Afrobeats, 1970s funk, and Sudanese soul rub shoulders on songs full of joyful rhythms and diaspora stories.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 5 Apr. 2024
At the top of Ryan Mountain, my son spun in joyful circles, arms extended, delighted by the vibrant show happening above.
—Maggie Downs, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2024
The atmosphere is joyful and welcoming, highlighting the diversity and inclusivity of the area.
—Reece Rogers, WIRED, 2 Apr. 2024
Then again, when one is willing to engage with this gear-and-pinion mindset, such discoveries have the ability to cast a joyful sort of analog light on an increasingly cold, efficient electronic world.
—Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
13th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of joyful was
in the 13th century
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“Joyful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/joyful. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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