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
Recent Examples on the Web For all the young angst coursing through the lyrics — heartache, insecurity, revenge urges, the weight of social expectations — Rodrigo in concert is a joyous, vivacious affair. Brian McCollum, Detroit Free Press, 24 Mar. 2024 Here are a group of young Mexican dudes showing their love and appreciation for a Japanese art form in a way that feels true to them, and in doing so creating a new culture and a joyous space that honors both. Alex Zaragoza, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2024 The joyous post drew comments from celebrities including Katy Perry, Fall Out Boy’s Pete Wentz and Lionel Richie, among others. Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 23 Mar. 2024 The Boss is back:Bruce Springsteen launches 2024 tour with a joyous Phoenix concert Reach Goodykoontz at bill.goodykoontz@arizonarepublic.com. Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 20 Mar. 2024 Curry, and the entire joyous, spectacular package that comes with him, was back. Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 17 Mar. 2024 First of all, congratulations — this is joyous news. Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 15 Mar. 2024 Enraged by the joyous shouts on the street celebrating the end of the Civil War, Booth begins embarking on his plot to kill the President. Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 15 Mar. 2024 And Van Ness, who uses they/he/she pronouns, is beloved for their silly quips and joyous, over-the-top personality. Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 5 Mar. 2024

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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 29 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

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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