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Meaning of joyful
The primary meaning of "joyful" is feeling or expressing great happiness or delight.
Etymology of joyful
The word "joyful" has its roots in Old French "joie" meaning joy, and the suffix "-ful" which forms an adjective indicating a fullness or abundance of the quality denoted by the root word.
Historically, the word "joyful" has been used in the English language since the 14th century to describe a state of being full of joy or happiness.
Synonyms
cheerful
happy
jubilant
elated
euphoric
thrilled
delighted
pleased
ecstatic
blissful
radiant
beaming
sunny
optimistic
hopeful
enthusiastic
excited
exuberant
lively
vivacious
buoyant
effervescent
sparkling
gleeful
merry
lighthearted
carefree
untroubled
serene
peaceful
contented
satisfied
gratified
fulfilled
Definitions
- Feeling or expressing great happiness or delight
- * Full of joy, happy, or cheerful
Usage Examples
- The children were joyful as they played in the park on a sunny day.
- * The crowd was joyful and cheering as their team won the championship.
- * She felt joyful and at peace after a long, relaxing vacation.
Antonyms
miserable
unhappy
sorrowful
gloomy
melancholy
sad
depressed
despondent
despairing
hopeless
dismal
dreary
bleak
dismal
unfavorable
unfavorable
discontented
disgruntled
displeased
unsatisfied
unhappy
mournful
dismal
somber
glum
sullen