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

Children and their parents were waving flags in the streets celebrating the joyous news. — William Lambers, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Nov. 2026

Watching their fearlessness in an environment that outsiders so often frame as hostile or intimidating was another small revelation—a joyous example of how human life continues to flourish in this wildest of places. — Liam Hess, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2026

Needless to say, as innocuous as the message might’ve been, this was not exactly normal behavior in the aftermath of such a joyous breakthrough moment. — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026

The crowd is dominated by young people, with a joyous, almost carnival-like atmosphere in some parts. — Joseph Ataman, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 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