Meaning of joyless in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈdʒɔɪləs/

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1. Qualitative Adjective

   joyless

   Definitions

   1. not experiencing or inspiring joy

   Examples

   • « a joyless man »
   • « a joyless occasion »
   • « joyless evenings »

   Synonyms

   • funereal
   • sepulchral
   • mirthless
   • unamused
   • unsmiling

   Antonyms

   • joyous

See also

• cheerless
• sorrowful
• unhappy