Joyeusement (en. Happily)

/ʒwa.jøz.mɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adverb
In a way that expresses joy or happiness.
They joyfully celebrated their victory.
Ils ont célébré joyeusement leur victoire.
With cheerfulness and happiness.
She joyfully responded to her friend.
Elle a répondu joyeusement à son ami.
In a playful manner.
The children are playing joyfully in the park.
Les enfants jouent joyeusement dans le parc.

Etymology

From the word 'joyeux' with the suffix '-ly'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to live joyfully
To live with joy and happiness.
vivre joyeusement
to sing joyfully
To sing with enthusiasm and happiness.
chanter joyeusement
to laugh joyfully
To laugh in a way that expresses great joy.
rire joyeusement

Related Words

joyful
That expresses joy.
joyeux
joy
State of great satisfaction or happiness.
joie
joyfulness
Characteristic of what is joyful.
joyeuseté

Slang Meanings

To be in a good mood.
Today, I'm joyfully relaxed.
Aujourd'hui, je suis joyeusement décontracté.
To party.
We are going to have a great time joyfully tonight.
Nous allons joyeusement nous éclater ce soir.