JOYFULNESS Synonyms: 78 Similar and Opposite Words

joyfulness

noun

Definition of joyfulness

as in cheerfulness

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Recent Examples of joyfulness Marcocci believes Valentino’s key brand values, including femininity, strength, grace, joyfulness and craftsmanship, chime with Chinese consumers. — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026 This strophic song in five verses conveys the journeyman’s joyfulness through a jaunty, tuneful vocal line over a steadily striding piano accompaniment. — Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2026 Gus Birney, Shulman’s real-life daughter, brings an ineffable lightness to Sarah Nell, the joyfulness and sweetness of the portrayal all the more wondrous before of all the darkness that surrounds it. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2026 Beyond the absurdly catchy music and the rom-com story, part of the show’s joyfulness comes from its colorful costumes and beachy aesthetic. — Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026 From beginning to end, there’s a joyfulness and a boyish innocence to IOI’s new iteration of the character, which surprised me. — Alex James Kane, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026 The joyfulness of Mario could easily be taken for granted, but remember, this is a character that’s prevailed for generations. — Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 5 Apr. 2026 And his knockout debut men’s show in June, provoked roaring applause from attendees for its earnest joyfulness. — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 4 Mar. 2026 Her stepfather, Desmond Peters, said Armstrong was a beloved mother, sister and daughter whose innate joyfulness lifted up those around her. — Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 27 Feb. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for joyfulness

Noun

Leaders, in particular, have the power to shift the mood of their teams, not by pretending everything is fine or manufacturing cheerfulness but through tone, body language, and small actions.

— Harvard Business Review, Harvard Business Review, 22 Sep. 2026
The service Professionalism comes with genuine warmth, cheerfulness, and a sense of people absolutely loving their jobs.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of cheerfulness

Noun

Hadid’s exuberance was well documented, and to honor a decade of her death, Rana had to think like her late aunt, which is what inspired the two-day symposium.

— Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 5 Nov. 2026
Zest has also been referred to as vitality, exuberance, and joie de vivre, the French phrase for the joy of living.

— Joan M. Cook, Time, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of exuberance

Noun

Sadly for Ronaldo and his followers, his exit comes with decidedly less jubilation.

— Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026
Much of Latin America’s film industry, looking to Brazil for co-production partnerships and as a bastion of democracy, will share Lula’s supporters’ jubilation and a sense of relief.

— Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of jubilation

Noun

Sometimes, the contentment of dining alone at your favorite restaurant, or sitting solo in front of a roaring fireplace with a good book, is a surprising preference.

— Cheryl Fenton, Flow Space, 5 Nov. 2026
As the man falls to the ground dead, Jurek smiles in sadistic contentment.

— Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of contentment

Noun

But the rollicking jollity that accompanies the final two acts, which includes the entrance of pirates and the abduction of Marina to a brothel, robs the ending of some of its pathos.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026
The finale is an ambiguous mix of jollity and agitation, with a piccolo shrieking above a militant march.

— Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026

Definition of jollity

Noun

Much like the Whos down in Whoville kept the spirit of Christmas alive in spite of the Grinch’s gift-stealing gambit, Halloween revelers can surely find ways to enjoy merriment on Saturday.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026
Neighbors had gathered for an afternoon of merriment, complete with a barbecue, a sweets station, and three bouncy castles.

— Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of merriment

Noun

The six categories that allow a lawsuit Under the limitation option, a person can sue for noneconomic damages, which include pain, suffering and loss of enjoyment of life, only if the injury falls into one of six categories.

— Reputio, New York Daily News, 6 Nov. 2026
The movie-logging platform has helped reshape the world’s repertory film scene — effectively gamifying the enjoyment of archival art — while debates about the Times often wind their way back to the paper’s coverage of Palestine and trans rights.

— J. Kim Murphy, IndieWire, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of enjoyment

Noun

Anchoring all this is Fiomona’s open-hearted and entertaining performance, deftly moving between emotionally heavy dramatic scenes and others full of gaiety.

— Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 22 May 2026
The night carried a distinctly American blend of violence and gaiety.

— Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 26 Apr. 2026

Definition of gaiety

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