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

The mood that summer, much like today’s, was not uniformly joyous. — Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 30 June 2026

Getting pregnant can be a joyous time, especially when there’s a planned desire to grow your family. — Anna Halkidis, Parents, 26 June 2026

Yet, the month-long tournament has connected people from dozens of cultures and countries in joyous moments that are spreading widely on social media. — Medara Udoekong, Christian Science Monitor, 26 June 2026

And yet everything about Wednesday’s ceremony had the air of a joyous celebration. — ABC News, 1 July 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