joyous

adjective

joy·​ous ˈjȯi-əs How to pronounce joyous (audio)
: joyful
a joyous occasion
a joyous celebration
joyously adverb
joyousness noun

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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In all, Chen and Bueckers are three months and a world away from that joyous night at the national championship game. Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 25 July 2025 Miranda had been dreading Joy’s reaction — that this could be too real or heavy for their relationship, which has been fun and, well, joyous. Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 25 July 2025 During our visit, Israeli life seemed normal or even joyous, as on Independence Day. Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025 My most joyous laughs have been over a steaming, spicy bowl of pho. Zuri Primos july 22, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for joyous

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of joyous was in the 14th century

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“Joyous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/joyous. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.

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joyous

adjective
joy·​ous ˈjȯi-əs How to pronounce joyous (audio)
: feeling, causing, or showing joy : joyful
joyously adverb
joyousness noun

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