joyful (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈdʒɔɪfəl/

Definition

Feeling, expressing, or causing great pleasure and happiness.

Examples

• She was joyful at the news of her promotion.

• The wedding was a joyful occasion for everyone involved.

• He gave a joyful shout when he won the game.

How to Use joyful

joyful about (prepositional phrase)

Feeling or expressing happiness concerning something. — "He was joyful about his new job."

joyful for (prepositional phrase)

Feeling or expressing happiness on behalf of someone else. — "She was joyful for her friend's success."

Synonyms of joyful

Words with a similar meaning to joyful:

• happy
• glad
• cheerful
• delighted
• elated

Antonyms of joyful

Words with the opposite meaning to joyful:

• sad
• unhappy
• miserable

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