joyous

adjective

joy·​ous ˈjȯi-əs 

: joyful

a joyous occasion

a joyous celebration

joyously adverb

joyousness noun

Synonyms of joyous

• thankful
• delighted
• pleased
• happy
• glad
• satisfied
• joyful
• blissful

Examples of joyous in a Sentence

a mood of joyous anticipation

a joyous crowd eagerly awaiting the countdown to midnight on New Year's Eve

Recent Examples on the Web

But when his first child was born in 2012, what was supposed to be a joyous new experience quickly turned daunting after his wife was hospitalized. — Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2026

The show now possesses a spirit so exuberant as to enthrall for its joyous 80 minutes of running time. — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 29 Sep. 2026

Swift also takes a moment in the joyous track to share some sage relationship advice with listeners still waiting for their own Prince Charming to save them from the fate of Ophelia. — Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2026

Designed with the needs of next year’s homes in mind, Clark+Kensington created Vantage Point, a mid-tone blue shade that’s both joyous and refreshing. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

joyous

adjective

joy·​ous ˈjȯi-əs 

: feeling, causing, or showing joy : joyful

joyously adverb

joyousness noun