JOYOUS Synonyms: 94 Similar and Opposite Words

joyous

adjective

ˈjȯi-əs

Definition of joyous

as in thankful

experiencing pleasure, satisfaction, or delight a joyous crowd eagerly awaiting the countdown to midnight on New Year's Eve

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Recent Examples of joyous But those concerns didn’t stop groups of Catholics from joining a recent joyous pilgrimage on Mount Tabor, where the Gospels say Jesus appeared transfigured alongside the Jewish prophets Moses and Elijah. — ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026 Now the holidays will be extra joyous with our favorite rolls back on the table. — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2026 Nevertheless, City enjoyed plenty of joyous moments during their 88-year stay. — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026 But playing big brother to his teammates, has been a joyous subplot. — Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for joyous

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Adjective

Collier said the school district is thankful local leaders stepped in to negotiate with the Plaza’s owners and create a better deal for schools.

— Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026
So thankful to Alabama Athletics for refuting it on my behalf.

— CBS News, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of thankful

Adjective

And fans of the page-turner might be delighted to know that Slaughter serves as the series showrunner.

— Erin Jensen, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
While plenty of film fans were delighted to learn that Anne Hathaway would be joining Tom Cruise in Days of Thunder 2, Randy Quaid was not among them.

— Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of delighted

Adjective

IndieWire is pleased to exclusively share both the film’s first trailer and its release plans from the Independent Film Company, which will release the film in theaters this November.

— Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 1 Sep. 2026
That's what happened when Kerr stumbled upon the three grizzly bears, and the adult female wasn't pleased to see him.

— David Hookstead OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of pleased

Adjective

George Clooney has arrived at the Venice Film Festival in high spirits, happy to be back in one of his favorite places in the world.

— Stefania Saltalamacchia, Vanity Fair, 2 Sep. 2026
The publisher was apparently not too happy either, according to Wilson, though selling over a million copies of an ancient epic probably won her some wiggle room.

— James Folta, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of happy

Adjective

The Carolina Panthers better be glad that Wednesday’s joint practice against the Houston Texans didn’t count in the NFL standings.

— Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 26 Aug. 2026
Hot sleepers will be glad to know that the smooth sateen weave lyocell shell is more absorbent than regular cotton.

— Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of glad

Adjective

In most cases, the entitlement is not fully restored until the assumed loan is paid off, refinanced or otherwise satisfied.

— Sharon Wu, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
Ellison has now satisfied that request, pledging in writing to release 30 films a year for three years and to give each a 45-day window.

— Gene Maddaus, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of satisfied

Adjective

Just days after Dolly Parton's death, Carly Pearce, Jelly Roll and niece Jada Star helped Grand Ole Opry fans say goodbye in a joyful farewell.

— Chris Parton, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026
The Hutt Twins, however, don’t exactly have a joyful family reunion in mind for Rotta.

— Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of joyful

Adjective

The interiors are just as blissful, with terra-cotta walls and smooth, wooden floor-to-ceiling wardrobes adding warmth to pale stone floors and marble bathrooms.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
There’s also a lovely six-room day spa and wellness center, where the relaxation room with a balcony overlooking the Rockies is as blissful as the treatments themselves.

— Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of blissful

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