a mood of joyous anticipation
a joyous crowd eagerly awaiting the countdown to midnight on New Year's Eve
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There’s something joyous to look forward to, and evoking that around your place adds to the good vibes.—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 7 Nov. 2025 The singer-songwriter is already off to a dazzling start with the release of her debut EP, Big Buskin’, a collection of songs that introduce a joyous new voice to the genre.—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2025 Jackman’s film is a joyous testament to independence, creativity, and the enduring necessity of stories.—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 3 Nov. 2025 Some of the work is very dark, but one of its most joyous initiatives is a yearly prom, on the Friday before Valentine’s Day, for children and adults who are disabled, known as Night to Shine.—Belinda Luscombe, Time, 3 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for joyous
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