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 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 There’s joyous color combos, textural delights, and plenty of aesthetic-hopping. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2026 The combination of Rykman's extended jams, psychedelic light show and joyous energy made the concert feel less like simply watching a band perform and more like temporarily stepping away for the normal day-to-day. — Steve Spaleta, Space.com, 3 Oct. 2026 To Browns fans, though, Thursday night also feels like a rare yet joyous moment. — Mike Defabo, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for joyous

Recent Examples of Synonyms for joyous

Adjective

Because in post-Covid times distributors and exhibitors were thankful enough to even hit $8 billion in North America.

— Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 11 Oct. 2026
Charity and neighborliness helped a lot — many victims are still thankful to churches and neighbors that volunteered their labor, according to Whitney Bailey, a disaster response project director at AppalReD Legal Aid.

— Michael Phillis, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of thankful

Adjective

The Prince Charles Cinema is the embodiment of that spirit, and through this agreement, Criterion is delighted to continue supporting a vibrant and diverse West End.

— Zac Ntim, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026
Breccia said the company already had sales alliances with Asian counterparts, notably in South Korea and Thailand, and was delighted to now bring the Philippines into that network.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of delighted

Adjective

Despite Antetokounmpo’s big night, Spoelstra wasn’t pleased with the Heat’s spacing on Wednesday.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026
Gamers will be pleased to know that several game companies are going to be bringing native Arm versions of popular games.

— Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of pleased

Adjective

With Heather finally in a happy relationship, perhaps others had to sacrifice theirs to keep the balance.

— Tom Smyth, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026
The report also highlights interest in happy-hour dining and value-focused restaurant experiences, suggesting diners want memorable outings without necessarily paying for a full dinner.

— Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of happy

Adjective

Welcome back Insiders, glad to have you here after a busy week in Cannes and plenty else going on.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026
The publisher was so glad, saying thank you because the book is back, and on top of that, the world is discovering that character.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of glad

Adjective

Surrounded by pure and joyful chaos, Stein slowly walked onto the turf with his arms in the air in awe of the scene unfolding in front of him.

— Mark Harris OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026
Here, everything feels so exciting, light, and joyful that guests secretly hope this night—like a good novel—will never end.

— Leonie Rolinck, Architectural Digest, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of joyful

Adjective

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
The lymphatic drainage–promoting gizmo switches between six temperatures — hot and cold alike — to tighten, boost radiance, and fake nine blissful hours of sleep.

— Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of blissful

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