Word: Joyful

Pronunciation

/ˈdʒɔɪfl/

Definitions

• Adjective: Filled with joy; expressing great happiness or pleasure.

Example Usage

• Joyful laughter filled the air during the celebration.
• The children were all joyful after hearing about the surprise trip to the amusement park.

Phrases

• Be joyful: To feel or express joy and happiness. Example: She decided to be joyful despite the difficult circumstances.
• Joyful occasion: An event that brings about happiness and delight. Example: The wedding was a truly joyful occasion.
• A joyful noise: A loud expression of happiness or praise, often used in religious contexts. Example: They sang a joyful noise unto the Lord.

Example Sentences

• The news brought joyful tears to her eyes.
• It’s a joyful experience watching the sunrise from the mountaintop.
• The community organized a joyful parade to celebrate their victory.

Synonyms

• Happy
• Delighted
• Blissful
• Ecstatic
• Jubilant
• Overjoyed
• Thrilled
• Elated
• Exultant
• Gleeful