Joyful

/ˈdʒɔɪfəl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Feeling, expressing, or causing great pleasure and happiness.

The children were joyful as they opened their presents on Christmas morning.

Full of joy; very happy.

Her joyful laughter filled the room and made everyone smile.

Expressing joy; cheerful.

The festival was a joyful celebration of music and dance.

Causing happiness or delight.

The joyful news of her promotion was shared with all her friends.

Derived from joy + -ful

full of joy

Having an abundance of happiness and pleasure.

joyful noise

A sound expressing joy or cheerfulness.

joyful heart

A heart filled with happiness and delight.

joy

A feeling of great pleasure and happiness.

joyous

Full of happiness and joy; merry.

rejoice

To feel or show great joy.

stoked

I'm so stoked about the concert this weekend!

on cloud nine

After getting the job, she was on cloud nine.