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
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These origins are celebrated in the production, with a slideshow of joyous photos at historic balls and the early mothers of ballroom — Dorian Corey, Paris Dupree, Avis Pendavis, Angie Xtravaganza, Duchess La Wong and Pepper LaBeija, culminating with a photo of Crystal.
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Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 11 May 2026
This was an extra special evening for Barcelona, with the two early goals basically deciding the game, and the Camp Nou supporters able to enjoy the joyous atmosphere and close relationship between fans and team.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 10 May 2026
By the time the first joyous zaghrouta (ululation) resounded through the home, the work had already started.
—Boutheina Ben Salem, Vogue, 8 May 2026
It’s been non-stop, so Wednesday night was so emotional and joyous.
—Leena Tailor, Rolling Stone, 8 May 2026
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Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 11 May 2026
This was an extra special evening for Barcelona, with the two early goals basically deciding the game, and the Camp Nou supporters able to enjoy the joyous atmosphere and close relationship between fans and team.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 10 May 2026
By the time the first joyous zaghrouta (ululation) resounded through the home, the work had already started.
—Boutheina Ben Salem, Vogue, 8 May 2026
It’s been non-stop, so Wednesday night was so emotional and joyous.
—Leena Tailor, Rolling Stone, 8 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for joyous
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“Joyous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/joyous. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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