We were joyful at the news.
the news of the child's safe return made us all joyful
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Cotten, who had already established herself as a force vocally, stepped forward and matched him energy for energy, the two of them bouncing off each other with a kind of loose, joyful chaos.—Theoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 6 Apr. 2026 Keep creating with joyful discipline to accrue healthy pride.—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 6 Apr. 2026 Though, some adult viewers claimed the character was too joyful–not to mention the rise of anti-Barney humor at one point.—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 6 Apr. 2026 Jayden is a sweet, funny, and bright young boy with a joyful and engaging personality.—Mare Staff, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for joyful