What does joyful mean?
Joyful means Feeling or causing joy..
Joyful
/ˈd͡ʒɔɪfl̩/ · adjective
Meaning
Feeling or causing joy..
Example Sentences
The children were joyful on the first day of summer break.
Her joyful smile lit up the room.
Synonyms for joyful
Antonyms for joyful
Related Words
Word Forms
- joyfuller
- more joyful
- joyfullest
- most joyful
- joyfull
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for joyful?
Common synonyms include delighted, joyous, air-headed, blissed out.
What is the opposite of joyful?
Possible antonyms include sorrowful.
How do you use joyful in a sentence?
The children were joyful on the first day of summer break.
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