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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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

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 9 Nov. 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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