Joyous

/ˈdʒɔɪəs/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

feeling, expressing, or causing great pleasure and happiness.

The joyous celebration lasted well into the night.

marked by or causing joy.

Her joyous laughter filled the room with warmth.

full of joy; happy.

The children were joyous as they opened their gifts.

characterized by or exhibiting joy.

The joyous reunion of the family brought smiles to everyone’s faces.

resulting in or conducive to happiness.

They spent a joyous day at the park enjoying the sunshine.

Middle English, from joy + -ous

joyous occasion

A happy event or time worth celebrating.

joyous laughter

Laughter filled with joy and happiness.

joy

A feeling of great pleasure and happiness.

joyful

Feeling, expressing, or causing great happiness.

Lit

The party was lit, so many joyous people everywhere!

Hyped

Everyone was hyped about the joyous news!