Examples of joyous in a Sentence
Adjective
a mood of joyous anticipation
a joyous crowd eagerly awaiting the countdown to midnight on New Year's Eve
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Tim Spiers, New York Times, 10 June 2026
The birth of his son, Bodhi, should have been a joyous event.
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This time the pair have a far more joyous resolution.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 10 June 2026
Pets are one of life’s most joyous treasures—but the fleas that can often come along with them are anything but.
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Adjective
In March, during their final match in Uzbekistan before the World Cup, the atmosphere was loud, buoyant and joyous.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 10 June 2026
The birth of his son, Bodhi, should have been a joyous event.
—Keith Wagstaff, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
This time the pair have a far more joyous resolution.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 10 June 2026
Pets are one of life’s most joyous treasures—but the fleas that can often come along with them are anything but.
—Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 9 June 2026
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“Joyous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/joyous. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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