joyous

adjective

joy·​ous ˈjȯi-əs How to pronounce joyous (audio)
Synonyms of joyousnext
: 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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The celebration extended into the joyous locker room after the Flyers took a 3-0 series lead. CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026 Per tradition, the event kicks off at noon Friday with One Dance, a joyous participatory group dance put on by dance group Rhythm & Motion at Jessie Square, on Mission Street, between 3rd and 4th streets in San Francisco. Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026 What a joyous reunion and rebirth that took place on the other side. Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026 Jest, by James Sherman, is a delightful Jewish-American story that weaves together vibrant traditions, sizzling chemistry, and joyous celebrations into a warm-hearted theatrical treat, according to a news release. Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 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 28 Apr. 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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