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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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So yes, this look back at one extraordinary, joyous, painful year in the life is a music documentary.
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David Fear, Rolling Stone, 28 Nov. 2023
The scene was joyous late Saturday night as San Diego State players celebrated beating rival Fresno State.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Nov. 2023
While uncertainty around the details of the exchange remained, there was some optimism, too, amid scenes of joyous families reuniting on both sides.
—CBS News, 25 Nov. 2023
As the spirited and no-nonsense wife to Harpo (Hawkins), Brooks’ Sofia is positioned as the hopeful and joyous anchor in a narrative that, at times, carries a thematic weight, craving moments of levity.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 18 Nov. 2023
Here are a few of the joyous happenings coming up with the biggest trees and the brightest lights:
The Rodeo Drive Holiday Lighting Celebration fills the beloved street with lights, live entertainment and activities.
—Steven Vargas, Los Angeles Times, 15 Nov. 2023
All the Celebrity Weddings of 2023 The couple and their guests then celebrated the joyous occasion with sunset cocktails and a quiet dinner at Eden Rock.
—Emily Strohm, Peoplemag, 14 Nov. 2023
Third, and most important, Maria Montessori showed us something joyous: This can be better.
—Andrew McAfee, Fortune, 14 Nov. 2023
Now their compound at the zoo in Northwest Washington is empty, and the joyous decades of pandamania are over, at least for the time being.
—William Wan, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2023
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David Fear, Rolling Stone, 28 Nov. 2023
The scene was joyous late Saturday night as San Diego State players celebrated beating rival Fresno State.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Nov. 2023
While uncertainty around the details of the exchange remained, there was some optimism, too, amid scenes of joyous families reuniting on both sides.
—CBS News, 25 Nov. 2023
As the spirited and no-nonsense wife to Harpo (Hawkins), Brooks’ Sofia is positioned as the hopeful and joyous anchor in a narrative that, at times, carries a thematic weight, craving moments of levity.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 18 Nov. 2023
Here are a few of the joyous happenings coming up with the biggest trees and the brightest lights:
The Rodeo Drive Holiday Lighting Celebration fills the beloved street with lights, live entertainment and activities.
—Steven Vargas, Los Angeles Times, 15 Nov. 2023
All the Celebrity Weddings of 2023 The couple and their guests then celebrated the joyous occasion with sunset cocktails and a quiet dinner at Eden Rock.
—Emily Strohm, Peoplemag, 14 Nov. 2023
Third, and most important, Maria Montessori showed us something joyous: This can be better.
—Andrew McAfee, Fortune, 14 Nov. 2023
Now their compound at the zoo in Northwest Washington is empty, and the joyous decades of pandamania are over, at least for the time being.
—William Wan, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
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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 8 Dec. 2023.
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