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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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Teixeira says the past 12 months since late 2024 have been a joyous period for him as a producer even if the profession remains tough. Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 28 Nov. 2025 Your thoughts go from happy, joyous Thanksgiving to prayers. Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 2025 What if that 61% of Americans who, according to the Boise State study, feel sad during the holidays did not have to pretend joy-to-the-world at others’ joyous occasions? Cathie Beck, Denver Post, 23 Nov. 2025 The restaurant has always been firm in its commitment to conviviality in the dining room, joyous and generous cooking, and watering the roots of the next generation’s restaurant leaders. Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 19 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 5 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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