as in thankful
experiencing pleasure, satisfaction, or delight
a joyous crowd eagerly awaiting the countdown to midnight on New Year's Eve
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Recent Examples of joyous
And a joyous family reunion soon turns into a ghastly nightmare.
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Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Apr. 2026
This joyous, cabaret-fueled romp through six decades of Asher’s musical history is a time-machine treat that’s impossible to resist.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2026
Meryl Streep, Colin Firth, Pierce Brosnan, Amanda Seyfried, and Julie Walters featured among the stellar cast, and so joyous was the reception to the film that a sequel followed in 2018—Mamma Mia!
—Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
The people who go will be hoping for more joyous moments.
—Peter Warren, Houston Chronicle, 28 Mar. 2026
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Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Apr. 2026
This joyous, cabaret-fueled romp through six decades of Asher’s musical history is a time-machine treat that’s impossible to resist.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2026
Meryl Streep, Colin Firth, Pierce Brosnan, Amanda Seyfried, and Julie Walters featured among the stellar cast, and so joyous was the reception to the film that a sequel followed in 2018—Mamma Mia!
—Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
The people who go will be hoping for more joyous moments.
—Peter Warren, Houston Chronicle, 28 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for joyous
Adjective
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May is thankful Mara has made Michigan his home after weighing offers in the transfer portal.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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And thankful for our guests, who give us a reason to work so hard.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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West said Eisner was particularly delighted with the stage trickery that allowed a child actor to be seen as Chip, a teacup.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
5 Apr. 2026
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Clearly delighted to be in their company, Beck ups his game accordingly.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Not everyone, though, is pleased.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Apr. 2026
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Kings coach Doug Christie was pleased with the way his team battled despite the absences of DeMar DeRozan (hamstring), Drew Eubanks (thumb), De’Andre Hunter (eye), Zach LaVine (finger), Keegan Murray (ankle), Domantas Sabonis (knee) and Russell Westbrook (toe).—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Democrats are against them and happy to blame them for rising prices.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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The first lady spoke as well, wishing all Americans a happy Easter.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The whole Beaulieu family is glad to have their horse of nearly 20 years back home.—
Madeline King,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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But more importantly, the Sabres were glad to get whatever had been ailing them out of their system.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Paintings are tagged at $10,000 to $20,000, drawings at $2,000, and by midday Thursday the gallery had sold a painting and some drawings, and was satisfied.—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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These spring appetizer recipes feature the most colorful and juiciest fruits and vegetables of the bunch, as well as a lighter flavor profile to keep you and your party guests satisfied (but not too full) until the second course.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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And Crump never seemed all that joyful on the court.—
Kirk Bohls,
Houston Chronicle,
7 Apr. 2026
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Cotten, who had already established herself as a force vocally, stepped forward and matched him energy for energy, the two of them bouncing off each other with a kind of loose, joyful chaos.—
Theoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Rent a canoe or kayak and bask in the blissful quiet of the wilderness.—
Joie Probst,
Midwest Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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In my book, loungewear (and blissful comfort) is absolutely seasonless.—
Olivia Cigliano,
InStyle,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Joyous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/joyous. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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