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joyfulness

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as in exuberance, cheerfulness

Synonyms & Near Synonyms for joyfulness

cheer,
cheerfulness,
exuberance,
gaiety
(also gayety),
joie de vivre,
jollity,
jubilation,
merriment

content,
contentedness,
contentment,
delectation,
delight,
enjoyment,
gladness,
gratification,
pleasure,
relish,
satisfaction

comfort,
ease,
restfulness

afterglow

bliss,
felicity,
glee,
gleefulness,
joy,
pleasance

amusement,
diversion,
entertainment

elatedness,
elation,
exhilaration,
exultation,
intoxication

ecstasy,
euphoria,
heaven,
rapture

Antonyms & Near Antonyms for joyfulness

dejection,
depression,
despondency,
dispiritedness,
gloom,
melancholy

misery,
sadness,
unhappiness,
wretchedness

anguish,
desolation,
joylessness,
sorrow,
woe

aggravation,
annoyance,
exasperation,
irritation,
pique,
vexation

anger,
fury,
rage

agitation,
distress,
disturbance,
upset

discomfort,
restlessness,
uneasiness

discontent,
discontentedness,
discontentment,
displeasure,
dissatisfaction,
unhappiness

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