Meaning of joyous in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈdʒɔɪəs/

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1. Classifying Adjective

   joyous

   Definitions

   1. full of or suggesting exultant happiness

   Examples

   • « a joyful heart »
   • « a joyful occasion »
   • « the joyous news »
   • « joyous laughter »

   Synonyms

   • happy

2. Qualitative Adjective

   joyous

   Definitions

   1. full of or characterized by joy

   Examples

   • « felt a joyous abandon »

   Synonyms

   • ecstatic
   • enraptured
   • rapturous
   • rhapsodic
   • elated
   • gleeful
   • joyful
   • jubilant
   • gala(a)
   • gay
   • festal
   • festive
   • merry
   • gay
   • jocund
   • jolly
   • jovial
   • merry
   • mirthful

   Antonyms

   • joyless

See also

• elated
• happy
• joyful