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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The graduation day felt joyful, with her parents, her ex-in-laws, Elias and Lorna all present.
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Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 11 Dec. 2025
Set in a dystopian future past, the two lovers escape to a mythical city and along the way are confronted with both terrifying figures of the unconscious and joyful memories of the past that accelerate a descent into madness.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 10 Dec. 2025
Yomiah is a joyful and curious boy, known for his sweet nature and deep love of music.
—CBS News, 10 Dec. 2025
Internet users are obsessed with Cody’s joyful reaction to the new pup, leading many people to praise his way of welcoming the newest member of the family in the most golden retriever way.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
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Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 11 Dec. 2025
Set in a dystopian future past, the two lovers escape to a mythical city and along the way are confronted with both terrifying figures of the unconscious and joyful memories of the past that accelerate a descent into madness.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 10 Dec. 2025
Yomiah is a joyful and curious boy, known for his sweet nature and deep love of music.
—CBS News, 10 Dec. 2025
Internet users are obsessed with Cody’s joyful reaction to the new pup, leading many people to praise his way of welcoming the newest member of the family in the most golden retriever way.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
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“Joyful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/joyful. Accessed 14 Dec. 2025.
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