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   joyful

   /ˈdʒɔɪf(ʊ)l/

   adjective

   • 1. feeling, expressing, or causing great pleasure and happiness: "joyful music" Similar cheerfulhappyjollymerrybrightsunnyjoyouslight-heartedin good spiritsin high spiritssparklingbubblyeffervescentexuberantebullientcock-a-hoopbreezyairycheerysprightlyjauntysmilinggrinningbeaminglaughingmirthfulradiantjubilantoverjoyedbeside oneself with joythrilledecstaticeuphoricblissfulon cloud nine/sevenelateddelightedgladgleefulgratifiedjovialgenialgood-humouredhappy-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 cheerpleasinggladhappygoodcheeringgladdeninggratifyingwelcomeheart-warmingdelightfulliterary:gladsomehappycheerfulmerryjollyfestivecelebratoryjoyousdated:gayOpposite sadmiserabledistressingsaddepressing

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   • 1. joyfulness noun

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishJOYFUL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   having or causing great happiness:

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   The meaning of JOYFUL is experiencing, causing, or showing joy : happy. How to use joyful in a sentence.

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

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   Meaning of joyful in English. joyful. adjective. us / ˈdʒɔɪ.f ə l / uk / ˈdʒɔɪ.f ə l / Add to word list. very happy: Christmas is such a joyful time of year. I don't have very much to feel joyful about/over at the moment. Opposites. dejected. sorrowful literary. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Feeling pleasure and happiness.

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   adjective. full of joy, as a person or one's heart; glad; delighted. Synonyms: jubilant, elated, buoyant, blithe, happy, joyous. Antonyms: melancholy. 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. Discover More.

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

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   1. adjective. Something that is joyful causes happiness and pleasure. [formal] Giving birth to a child is both painful and joyful. A wedding is a joyful celebration of love. Synonyms: pleasing, satisfying, engaging, charming More Synonyms of joyful. 2. adjective. Someone who is joyful is extremely happy. [formal]

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   Someone who's joyful is very happy. A joyful child will laugh with delight. When you experience the feeling of joy, you're joyful. For many people, their wedding day, the birth of their children, or simply a beautiful summer afternoon can all be joyful occasions.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishjoyful 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.

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   Define joyful. joyful synonyms, joyful pronunciation, joyful translation, English dictionary definition of joyful. adj. Feeling, causing, or exhibiting joy. See Synonyms at glad1. joy′ful·ly adv. joy′ful·ness n.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishJOYFUL | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    JOYFUL definition: very happy, or making people feel very happy: .

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    A flood of brilliant, joyful light poured from her transfigured face. My friend is very joyful about the future of the business. I have never been so joyful, free and peaceful as I am now. He looked at Natasha as she sang, and something new and joyful stirred in his soul.