joyous

adjective

joy·​ous ˈjȯi-əs How to pronounce joyous (audio)
Synonyms of joyous
: 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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And yet everything about Wednesday’s ceremony had the air of a joyous celebration. ABC News, 1 July 2026 The ritual had a joyous air And yet everything about Wednesday’s ceremony had the air of a joyous celebration. Jamey Keaten, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026 The mood that summer, much like today’s, was not uniformly joyous. Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 30 June 2026 The Joy of a Good Party, or Two A busy week of pitching, listening and enlightening came to a joyous conclusion on Thursday night with the Pride celebration party held at the Canva Creative Cabana on the beach. Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 27 June 2026 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 3 Jul. 2026.

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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