a mood of joyous anticipation
a joyous crowd eagerly awaiting the countdown to midnight on New Year's Eve
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So, have a joyous holiday season, and make an informed decision about what role alcohol will play in those celebrations.—William J. Burman, Denver Post, 24 Dec. 2025 In Brewer’s hands, the true story of a husband and wife who form a Neil Diamond cover band and find salvation in music plays like a modern-day Frank Capra movie, joyous and painful in equal measures, but ultimately celebratory of its characters and generous toward the audience in its pleasures.—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 23 Dec. 2025 Seeing where the clues lead, the friends embark on a joyous adventure of songs, dances, silly challenges, and plenty of zany energy from their wacky striped friend.—Sarah Scott, Parents, 22 Dec. 2025 For owners Ashish Haas Gupta and Steve Gupta Haas, the house has been at the heart of weddings, community brunches and other joyous gatherings.—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 20 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for joyous
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