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
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!
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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
Opening day is a joyous thing, a classic source of eternal optimism.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026
That gives its performances on Friday, March 27, and Saturday, March 28, a bit more social urgency, though the chorus will no doubt inject the same joyous vigor and skill that it is known for.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 26 Mar. 2026
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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
Opening day is a joyous thing, a classic source of eternal optimism.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026
That gives its performances on Friday, March 27, and Saturday, March 28, a bit more social urgency, though the chorus will no doubt inject the same joyous vigor and skill that it is known for.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for joyous
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Dante Sealy put a dangerous corner into the box, then SKC keeper John Pulskamp unconvincingly parried it off the crossbar and down to a thankful Frederick, who cleaned up for an easy one.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
22 Mar. 2026
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As the community slowly returns to normal, everyone here is thankful that nobody was hurt.—
Joe Brandt,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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While some fans seem delighted by the relationship between the two elite athletes, the high-profile duo has also faced a series of complaints.—
Tyler Erzberger,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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Schiaparelli never failed to seek out—or be delighted by—the shock of the new.—
Laird Borrelli-Persson,
Vogue,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Many customers seem pleased with the customer service, the quality of the installation and the professionalism of the crew assigned to their project.—
Dan Simms,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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And RadarOnline is reporting Markle was not pleased.—
StyleCaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Note that the service isn't particularly happy, helpful, or welcoming, but who has time for pleasantries when you're slammed all day?—
CNT Editors,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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However, the polite thing to do to maintain some sort of family connection would be to send a gift to the happy couple, along with a card conveying your good wishes.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Dallas Morning News,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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While the Giants struggled in their home opener, many of the fans were just glad to be back at the ballpark to watch their favorite team.—
Andrea Nakano,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Nova senior Jayla Huntley-Murphy, 18, was glad that all of her classmates can enjoy the prom without having to worry about the cost.—
Alie Skowronski,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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But after multiple meetings between Aaron and Apple’s representatives, the company seemed satisfied that, per its guidelines, ICEBlock would not solicit or encourage criminal behavior.—
Oriana van Praag,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
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That being said, there is hope that the production can satiate an audience almost as much as Tony is satisfied by his favorite dark liquor.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2026
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The child and their pet cat explore each wonder almost meditatively until the sun rises and the day’s joyful fun can begin.—
Caroline Carlson,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
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The announcement stated that King Charles III, Queen Camilla, Prince William and Princess Kate had all been given the joyful news, while the church wedding itself will be in Cirencester, Gloucestershire, on June 6.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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With their blissful harmonies and flowery, mystical lyrics, the Texas duo embodied soft rock, ushering in the genre at the dawn of the Seventies with a gentle nudge and a tip of Seals’ signature newsboy cap.—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
26 Mar. 2026
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Brought to market by Susan Bradley, the blissful oasis promises fresh, airy living spaces and a private boat house with a party deck, which is a rare treasure since they are no longer permitted to be built on this lake.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Joyous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/joyous. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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