joyous

adjective

joy·​ous ˈjȯi-əs How to pronounce joyous (audio)
: joyful
a joyous occasion
a joyous celebration
joyously adverb
joyousness noun

Examples of joyous in a Sentence

a mood of joyous anticipation a joyous crowd eagerly awaiting the countdown to midnight on New Year's Eve
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Possibly even more joyous to the Arsenal support, however, was the Premier League debut of Max Dowman. Offside via Getty Images The 15-year-old was electrifying off the bench. Graham Ruthven, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025 Five-time Oscar nominee Michelle Williams made a joyous announcement on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Sarah Scott, Parents, 20 Aug. 2025 The whole night would be a joyous, loud, raucous tribute to the idea that no one has to face a cancer diagnosis alone. Jed Brewer, Rolling Stone, 19 Aug. 2025 Pregnancy fashion unfurls with Pleats Pleases’s joyous, undulating designs. Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 19 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for joyous

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of joyous was in the 14th century

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“Joyous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/joyous. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.

Kids Definition

joyous

adjective
joy·​ous ˈjȯi-əs How to pronounce joyous (audio)
: feeling, causing, or showing joy : joyful
joyously adverb
joyousness noun

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