JOYOUS Synonyms: 94 Similar and Opposite Words

joyous

adjective

ˈjȯi-əs

Definition of joyous

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 Jolt is a wonder, harrowing, hopeful, and ultimately a cri de coeur that turns joyous. — Air Mail, 17 Oct. 2026 Everything about the show was amazing and just a joyous occasion and one that will go down in music history. — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 13 Oct. 2026 Ramirez is being remembered for her ambitious and joyous nature. — Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2026 There’s the recurring omission of pivotal moments — in the last two weeks alone, Mae’s death happens offscreen, as does everyone finding out about it — which is less vexing with tough scenes than joyous ones. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 7 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for joyous

Recent Examples of Synonyms for joyous

Adjective

But my objection is drowned out by my Lucid Dream Doula, snapping at me to be thankful for the networking opportunity.

— Julie Klausner, New Yorker, 29 Oct. 2026
The cousin was thankful, but the Rev got the message that the family didn’t need financial help.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of thankful

Adjective

Swimmers all over the city are delighted with the news, including Copenhagen’s Lord Mayor Sisse Marie Welling.

— Laura Hall, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026
The same musical inflection that voices humiliation in Waller’s song becomes an expression of delighted discovery in the Gershwins’.

— Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of delighted

Adjective

The latter group has been pleased with the party's class of nominees for Congress this year, including a cadre aligned or associated with the Democratic Socialists of America.

— Ron Elving, NPR, 1 Nov. 2026
Each neighbor was so pleased and surprised by the uniqueness of our treat.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of pleased

Adjective

Logan Beall, a spokesperson for Beall Development, issued a statement Tuesday saying the company was happy about the lawsuit’s resolution.

— Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Oct. 2026
The challenge for the Don is to keep their family happy and for the other players to accumulate enough goodwill to keep receiving a portion of the prize.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of happy

Adjective

Sweet tooths can be satisfied with a visit to 1868 Café for gelato, pastries, or candy (paninis and coffee round out the menu).

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2026
But Southeast Asian governments aren’t satisfied with just housing a chip foundry or a packaging facility.

— Sam Beltran, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of satisfied

Adjective

The three other members of Uppity are bubbly, guileless, and joyful to an extent that’s unique at any age, but especially rare in adulthood.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 2026
No facial expression or vocal inflection can be read simply; the performance is at its most heartbreaking when at its most joyful.

— David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of joyful

Adjective

Bayview Beach, north of Washburn, Wisconsin, encompasses several blissful miles of shoreline that, for the most part, remain a local secret.

— Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2026
Treatments follow Thai, Chinese, and Indian healing methods, and the cavernous aqua-therapy lounge with sauna and vitality pool is a blissful hangout after a massage.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026

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