joyfully (B2)

adverb

Pronunciation: /ˈdʒɔɪfəli/

Definition

In a way that expresses great happiness and pleasure.

Examples

• She skipped joyfully down the path, singing a happy tune.

• The team celebrated joyfully after scoring the winning goal in the final minute.

• He accepted the award joyfully, thanking everyone who supported him.

Synonyms of joyfully

Words with a similar meaning to joyfully:

• happily
• cheerfully
• gleefully
• exultantly

Antonyms of joyfully

Words with the opposite meaning to joyfully:

• sadly
• miserably

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