joyous

[joi-uhs]

adjective

1. joyful; happy; jubilant.

   the joyous sounds of children at play.

joyous

/ ˈdʒɔɪəs /

adjective

1. having a happy nature or mood

2. joyful

Other Word Forms

• joyousness noun
• joyously adverb
• overjoyous adjective
• overjoyously adverb
• overjoyousness noun
• unjoyous adjective
• unjoyously adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of joyous¹

1275–1325; Middle English < Anglo-French; Old French joios. See joy, -ous

Example Sentences

There’s no statute of limitations on how music and art are, and continue to be, transformative and affirming and uplifting and just plain joyous.

From Salon

Carvalho, a onetime undocumented immigrant himself, said that students deserve a traditional and joyous first day followed by a school year without trauma.

From Los Angeles Times

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the return on Wednesday, calling it a "proud and joyous moment" and a victory for the country's cultural heritage.

From BBC

The Christian martyr, who now has the title of "blessed" before his name, was lauded in the basilica full of joyous Congolese faithful waving flags.

From BBC

In their hometown, following their incarceration in Cecot, the return of the four men was celebrated with joyous abandon.

From BBC

Related Words

• cheerful 
• ecstatic 
• exuberant 
• festive 
• heartwarming 
• joyful 
• jubilant 
• merry 
• upbeat 
• wonderful