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."
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