We were joyful at the news.
the news of the child's safe return made us all joyful
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Naturally, the color palette revolves around a joyful, beachy vibe—all designed in shades of pink, citrus, and red, with splashes of leopard prints and snake textures.—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2026 Something’s lost in the translation, but with dazzling costumes, hyper-energetic singing and dancing and joyful spirit filling the Nederlander, quibbles end up banished beyond the flats.—Greg Evans, Deadline, 20 Apr. 2026 See photos of the joyful fathers in Hollywood's older dad's club, spending quality time with their youngest kiddos.—Anya Leon, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026 Art becomes a way to translate confusing, heavy, or joyful experiences into something visible and shareable.—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for joyful