joyous

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adjective

joy·​ous ˈjȯi-əs 

: joyful

a joyous occasion

a joyous celebration

joyously adverb

joyousness noun

joyousness

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noun

joy·​ous·​ness

plural -es

: joyfulness, merriment, jubilation

Synonyms of joyous

Adjective

• thankful
• delighted
• pleased
• happy
• glad
• satisfied
• joyful
• blissful

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Despite the dangerous and often violent nature of its subject matter, his Twitch livestream, titled Birds in the Air, is a joyous place filled with passionate fans and long-running jokes. — Anusha Praturu, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026

The event opened with a joyous performance by Pharrell Williams and the Voices of Fire gospel choir, followed by remarks by Hobson, Lucas and more. — Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 21 Sep. 2026

The doc simply wants to be the tribute that Lee and Lifeson wanted to throw for their friend, and the joyous look back on a life that Peart deserves. — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 17 Sep. 2026

But a young kid coming through its youth setup and into the starting XI remains one of the most uncomplicated, joyous things a fan can experience. — Nick Miller, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

joyous

adjective

joy·​ous ˈjȯi-əs 

: feeling, causing, or showing joy : joyful

joyously adverb

joyousness noun