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
Our teenage sons, in a moment of joyous regression, insisted on roasting marshmallows.
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Dinaw Mengestu, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2025
The joyous event raised $1.1 million to support exhibitions, educational programs, and the preservation of the permanent collection of the oldest museum in the United States dedicated to Latino art and culture.
—Natasha Gural, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
At Palms Middle School, a public campus on the Westside of Los Angeles, the Trump administration's aggressive immigration crackdown in nation's second-largest city loomed large over an otherwise joyous middle school commencement ceremony on June 10.
—Kayla Jimenez, USA Today, 12 June 2025
But take a look at at the joyous crowd perched near the stage, singing along to every word of those all-time classic songs and having a blast.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 11 June 2025
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Dinaw Mengestu, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2025
The joyous event raised $1.1 million to support exhibitions, educational programs, and the preservation of the permanent collection of the oldest museum in the United States dedicated to Latino art and culture.
—Natasha Gural, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
At Palms Middle School, a public campus on the Westside of Los Angeles, the Trump administration's aggressive immigration crackdown in nation's second-largest city loomed large over an otherwise joyous middle school commencement ceremony on June 10.
—Kayla Jimenez, USA Today, 12 June 2025
But take a look at at the joyous crowd perched near the stage, singing along to every word of those all-time classic songs and having a blast.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for joyous
Adjective
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Very thankful and grateful that no fractures or anything that showed up on any imaging.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 June 2025
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Knowing there was a chance his high school career could end with him at home sick, Geary was thankful his teammates came through and gave him another chance to play.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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These stars seem delighted to attend the biggest, most exclusive party on the planet.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
27 June 2025
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Needless to say, internet users were equally as delighted for the rescue pup, leading to more than 1.2 million views and over 173,400 likes on TikTok at the time of writing.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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The weather was beautiful, the crowd polite, proud and happy.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2025
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The Giants were happy with the investment after year one of the deal.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 June 2025
Adjective
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My guess, therefore, is that Hemsley and the other UnitedHealth executive will end up being glad about their May purchases.—
John Dorfman,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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But the Cubs were glad to be able to take three of four from the Pirates after hitting .189 (24 for 127) in the series.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2025
Adjective
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And this is only a glimpse at the markdowns to behold; keeping our shopping bug satisfied until the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale officially starts.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
19 June 2025
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Look for options that are low in carbs, high in fiber, and provide protein or healthy fats to avoid spikes and keep you satisfied.—
Lauren Manaker MS,
Health,
19 June 2025
Adjective
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Here are even more opportunities to honor Stonewall’s legacy while pushing for a more just and joyful future.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
21 June 2025
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One Cut of the Dead is a joyful, exuberant (and fittingly scrappy) celebration of zombie movie-makers.—
James Grebey,
Time,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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The idea is to switch off and restore balance, ensuring a blissful night's sleep.—
Carole Dixon,
Travel + Leisure,
18 June 2025
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In one of the film’s most blissful scenes, BJ instantly connects with two Black women in front of an awestruck Tae, relying on nothing but charm and a shared cultural language.—
Tomris Laffly,
Variety,
14 June 2025
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“Joyous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/joyous. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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