What does joyish mean?
Joyish means Like or characteristic of joy; somewhat joylike or joyful..
Joyish
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Like or characteristic of joy; somewhat joylike or joyful..
Example Sentences
"Because," she told me matter-of-factly, her hand on the door, "wearing these clothes makes me feel joyish." A child's truth. Wearing the clothes of the Newbery makes me feel joyish, too, though I'll admit the outfit is made up of layers, many of which are well worn, some new and unfamiliar, like gold lame draped on a dime-store dummy.
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Word Forms
- more joyish
- most joyish
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"Because," she told me matter-of-factly, her hand on the door, "wearing these clothes makes me feel joyish." A child's truth. Wearing the clothes of the Newbery makes me feel joyish, too, though I'll admit the outfit is made up of layers, many of which are well worn, some new and unfamiliar, like gold lame draped on a dime-store dummy.
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