ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Joyous

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈd͡ʒɔɪəs/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Joyous is an adjective meaning Full of joy; happy.

Meaning

Full of joy; happy.

Example Sentences

I want to go on a mountain top / With a radio and good batteries / To play a joyous tune and / Free the human race / From suffering
Southgate and his England players repeated the scenes from the dramatic penalty shootout win over Colombia as they celebrated in front of joyous supporters at the final whistle[…]

Synonyms for joyous

Depending on context, synonyms include blissome, blissy, blithe, gladsome, berserk, buoyant.

Antonyms for joyous

Common opposites include joyless.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include joyful, gleeful, jovial, elated, merry, jubilant.

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