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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Was it influenced by your experience in making Barbie, another big, joyous Hollywood film? Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2025 Wilson’s Christmas Tree-O, featuring saxophonist Jeff Lederer, exudes enough joyous holiday spirit to illuminate any setting. George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Sep. 2025 Neither of her previous partners really cherished Callie or brought out her joyous side until Arizona. James Factora, Them., 26 Sep. 2025 So to have a figure like him in my life who is so sparkly and dynamic and wise and insightful and joyous and hardworking is an absolute gift. Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 24 Sep. 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 4 Oct. 2025.

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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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