WORD COMPARISON

Delighted vs Joyful: What's the Difference?

Meanings, parts of speech, examples, and direct dictionary links.

Quick Difference

Delighted means Greatly pleased.. Joyful means Feeling or causing joy..

Delighted Meaning

Greatly pleased.

Joyful Meaning

Feeling or causing joy.

Delighted vs Joyful Comparison Table

FeatureDelightedJoyful
MeaningGreatly pleased.Feeling or causing joy.
Part of speechadjectiveadjective
ExampleNumber forty-seven said to number three: / You're the cutest jailbird I ever did see. / I sure would be delighted with your company. / Come on and do the jailhouse rock with me.Her joyful smile lit up the room.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main difference between delighted and joyful?

Delighted means Greatly pleased., while joyful means Feeling or causing joy..

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