joyous

adjective

joy·​ous ˈjȯi-əs 

: joyful

a joyous occasion

a joyous celebration

joyously adverb

joyousness noun

Synonyms of joyous

• thankful
• delighted
• pleased
• happy
• glad
• satisfied
• joyful
• blissful

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

Recent Examples on the Web

But a young kid coming through its youth setup and into the starting XI remains one of the most uncomplicated, joyous things a fan can experience. — Nick Miller, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026

As the models returned for the finale, they were joined by a string of voguing dancers in all-black ensembles, to the tune of joyous disco music. — Morgan Evans, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026

This fourth full-length from the London jazz quintet traverses Black diasporic sound traditions — grime, reggae, Afrobeat — mulling over the question of how music so joyous can be rooted in histories of pain. — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2026

The attack on Sais, a Sacramento City Hall employee and liaison to City Councilmember Eric Guerra, colored an otherwise joyous and defiant Rainbow Festival this weekend in the midtown neighborhood. — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 8 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

joyous

adjective

joy·​ous ˈjȯi-əs 

: feeling, causing, or showing joy : joyful

joyously adverb

joyousness noun