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 The event opened with a joyous performance by Pharrell Williams and the Voices of Fire gospel choir, followed by remarks by Hobson, Lucas and more. — Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 21 Sep. 2026 The doc simply wants to be the tribute that Lee and Lifeson wanted to throw for their friend, and the joyous look back on a life that Peart deserves. — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 17 Sep. 2026 But a young kid coming through its youth setup and into the starting XI remains one of the most uncomplicated, joyous things a fan can experience. — Nick Miller, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026 As the models returned for the finale, they were joined by a string of voguing dancers in all-black ensembles, to the tune of joyous disco music. — Morgan Evans, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for joyous

Recent Examples of Synonyms for joyous

Adjective

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
Nelson will continue to serve as the organization’s president and CEO, and is thankful for the support of his board.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of thankful

Adjective

Producers weren’t immediately convinced, but the filmmaker was delighted to have final cut on his first feature and insisted that Adult Supervision had to go there.

— Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2026
Eliza says, seemingly delighted that someone has recognized their unproblematic existence.

— Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of delighted

Adjective

Multiple reports indicate the royal family is less than pleased with Charles Spencer’s new book, but disgraced ex-Prince Andrew is reportedly one of its biggest fans.

— Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 4 Oct. 2026
Hughes offered the usual interview platitudes and seemed to be pleased with how his team was playing.

— Matt Reigle OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of pleased

Adjective

Somewhere between all the wings and dips, someone will be glad to see something fresh.

— Danielle Bouchard, Martha Stewart, 26 Sep. 2026
The 6-foot, 200-pound Jenkins, known as Lightz by his teammates, wasn’t nervous about taking the field, just glad to be back on the football field.

— Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of glad

Adjective

The judge was satisfied with their responses, as indicated in her four-page order on Wednesday.

— David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 30 Sep. 2026
Yes, there are only five visible drinks at the ready, and a Bills fan appears to be satisfied with munching on a sprig of herbs, but thanks to Sunday Ticket, everyone in the room will be dialed in to their favorite team.

— Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of satisfied

Adjective

Gianvito Rossi put on a cool, fun cocktail party to present its new collection of joyful shoes that reimagined some of its most iconic styles, as the brand celebrates 20 years.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
Stevie Ray Vaughan’s joyful performance gives the track a loose but powerful energy that never stops moving.

— qygwork, Billboard, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of joyful

Adjective

The black-and-white clip filmed by fashion photographer Mert Alas has the feel of blissful home video shot at the coolest party you will never get invited to.

— Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 18 Sep. 2026
Now Carrie enters public school for the very first time, and with the reemergence of formidable telekinetic abilities, her blissful naivety of girlhood and her wide-open heart make her easy prey for physical and online bullies.

— Entertainment Weekly, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of blissful

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