joyful

adjective

ˈjȯi-fəl How to pronounce joyful (audio)
Definition of joyfulnext
as in thankful
experiencing pleasure, satisfaction, or delight the news of the child's safe return made us all joyful

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Recent Examples of joyful The poem depicts writing as a joyful quest for enlightenment, of transforming darkness into light. — Literary Hub, 6 July 2026 The second half brought a different tone to the joyful opening 45 minutes. — Christian Marshall, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026 The South Florida sun beat down, but the family’s mood was nothing but joyful. — Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 4 July 2026 Their joyful response was the first celebration of American independence. — Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for joyful
Recent Examples of Synonyms for joyful
  1. thankful
  2. delighted
  3. happy
  4. pleased
  5. glad
  6. satisfied
  7. joyous
Adjective
  • Micheal is thankful this process has now reached a conclusion.
    — Alex Ritman, Variety, 10 July 2026
  • Bijou Phillips is recovering from a recent kidney transplant, feeling thankful for everyone involved in the procedure.
    — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Definition of thankful
Adjective
  • So, Galetto was delighted to learn that the first American pope would be speaking live and receiving an award less than two miles from his church, on the eve of the nation’s 250th birthday.
    — Danny Freeman, CNN Money, 3 July 2026
  • West said Eisner was particularly delighted with the stage trickery that allowed a child actor to be seen as Chip, a teacup.
    — Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 July 2026
Definition of delighted
Adjective
  • Kings summer league coach Chris Darnell was happy to see Acuff have some success.
    — Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
  • But Mendieta’s story did not have a happy ending, and this is never mentioned.
    — Eliza Goodpasture, ARTnews.com, 15 July 2026
Definition of happy
Adjective
  • Our mattress tester was pleased that the packaging was manageable to move up the stairs with the help of her roommate.
    — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2026
  • The fact that Andrade is quite pleased to make no money at all points to a problem for the vehicle recycling industry — and for society at large.
    — Camila Domonoske, NPR, 13 July 2026
Definition of pleased
Adjective
  • Not everyone will be glad to see the back of Reeves, said Politico.
    — Will Barker, TheWeek, 16 July 2026
  • More likely, Winnipeg just paid the going rate for 24-year-old secondary scorers and will be glad to have done so on an otherwise aging club.
    — Murat Ates, New York Times, 15 July 2026
Definition of glad
Adjective
  • Obviously, Paramount is pleased with Rayfield’s decision to withdraw his request, but the AG’s office isn’t exactly satisfied with the outcome.
    — Terrence O'Brien, The Verge, 11 July 2026
  • Outgoing United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer made history as the island nation’s most unpopular premier before his resignation, with an Ipsos poll finding just 13% of voters were satisfied with him, compared to 79% who were unsatisfied.
    — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 11 July 2026
Definition of satisfied
Adjective
  • The film offers a joyous celebration of youth and Jewish identity, specifically through the lens of a traditional Jewish summer camp, complete with Ga-Ga and a kitchen mashgiach.
    — Josh Weiss, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • Instead, Alfonzo’s first appearance, the culmination of nine tireless years, was somber , stricken by the grief overshadowing what should’ve been a joyous moment in the Dodgers’ to the Padres.
    — Liana Handler Follow, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Definition of joyous

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