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   Joy·ful

   /ˈjoifəl/

   

   adjective

   • 1. feeling, expressing, or causing great pleasure and happiness: "joyful music" Similar cheerfulhappyjollymerrybrightsunnyjoyouslightheartedin good spiritsin high spiritssparklingbubblyeffervescentexuberantebullientcock-a-hoopbreezyairycheerysprightlyjauntysmilinggrinningbeaminglaughingmirthfulradiantjubilantoverjoyedbeside oneself with joythrilledecstaticeuphoricblissfulon cloud nine/sevenelateddelightedgladgleefulgratifiedjovialgenialgood-humoredhappy-go-luckycarefreeunworrieduntroubledwithout a care in the worldfull of the joys of springbuoyantoptimistichopefulfull of hopepositivecontentcontentedinformal:upbeatchipperchirpypeppysmileysparkyover the moonon top of the worldpeartdated:gayinformal:wrappedliterary:jocundgladsomeblitheblithesomearchaic:of good cheerpleasinggladhappygoodcheeringgladdeninggratifyingwelcomeheartwarmingdelightfulliterary:gladsomehappycheerfulmerryjollyfestivecelebratoryjoyousdated:gayOpposite sadmiserabledistressingsaddepressing

   Derivatives

   • 1. joyfulness noun

   Scrabble Points: 19

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryJOYFUL | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   JOYFUL meaning: 1. very happy: 2. very happy: 3. having or causing great happiness: . Learn more.

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   Definitions of joyful. adjective. full of or producing joy. “make a joyful noise” “a joyful occasion” synonyms: happy. enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure. beatific. experiencing or bestowing celestial joy. overjoyed. extremely joyful. joyous. full of or characterized by joy. see more. adjective. full of high-spirited delight.

4. www.thefreedictionary.com › joyfulJoyful - definition of joyful by The Free Dictionary

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   1. full of joy; glad; delighted. 2. showing or expressing joy: a joyful look. 3. causing or bringing joy; delightful: a joyful event. [1250–1300] joy′ful•ly, adv. joy′ful•ness, n. Random House Kernerman Webster's College Dictionary, © 2010 K Dictionaries Ltd. Copyright 2005, 1997, 1991 by Random House, Inc. All rights reserved. Thesaurus.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionjoyful adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of joyful adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

6. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › joyJoy Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   1. a. : the emotion evoked by well-being, success, or good fortune or by the prospect of possessing what one desires : delight. b. : the expression or exhibition of such emotion : gaiety. 2. : a state of happiness or felicity : bliss. 3. : a source or cause of delight. joyless. ˈjȯi-ləs. adjective. joylessly adverb. joylessness noun. 2 of 2. verb.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishJOYFUL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   6 days ago · adjective. 1. full of joy, as a person or one's heart; glad; delighted. 2. showing or expressing joy, as looks, actions, or speech. 3. causing or bringing joy, as an event, a sight, or news; delightful. the joyful announcement of their marriage. SYNONYMS 1. joyous, happy, blithe; buoyant, elated, jubilant.

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   showing or expressing joy, as looks, actions, or speech. causing or bringing joy, as an event, a sight, or news; delightful: the joyful announcement of their marriage. See more