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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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Archuleta, of Stockton, joined his brother, Emmanuel Lopez, and Lopez’s 9-year-old daughter for what had been a joyous celebration of a child who had just turned 2, the young daughter of a friend. Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 5 Dec. 2025 Using Rebel Pink in Your Home The joyous hue is already showing off at IKEA storefronts, as some of the retailer’s products proudly offer a Rebel Pink variation, from mirrors to plant pots and serving dishes. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Dec. 2025 Wilson’s Christmas Tree-O, featuring saxophonist Jeff Lederer, exudes enough joyous holiday spirit to illuminate any setting. Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Dec. 2025 This joyous drinking song begins with pep before slowing down and giving the musicians room to stretch out. Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 2 Dec. 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 8 Dec. 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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