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
While the penguin’s journey was awarded with a happy ending, there was likely a less joyous conclusion to the spider’s adventures.
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Moná Thomas, People.com, 24 Feb. 2025
On Pius’s death in 1958, the papacy went to the plump, joyous Angelo Roncalli, a brilliant peasant who had climbed the ranks to become a Vatican diplomat and who took the papal name John XXIII.
—Mary Jo McConahay, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2025
While Gomez, 32, doesn't plan on converting to Judaism for her Jewish fiancé, the pair will incorporate a joyous Jewish tradition into their big day.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 14 Feb. 2025
Playing Toru, her romantic interest, is the affable Major Curda, who is everything Kisa is not — loose-limbed, playful and joyous.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
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Moná Thomas, People.com, 24 Feb. 2025
On Pius’s death in 1958, the papacy went to the plump, joyous Angelo Roncalli, a brilliant peasant who had climbed the ranks to become a Vatican diplomat and who took the papal name John XXIII.
—Mary Jo McConahay, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2025
While Gomez, 32, doesn't plan on converting to Judaism for her Jewish fiancé, the pair will incorporate a joyous Jewish tradition into their big day.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 14 Feb. 2025
Playing Toru, her romantic interest, is the affable Major Curda, who is everything Kisa is not — loose-limbed, playful and joyous.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for joyous
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With 35 employees, Frolov’s founder Ivan Frolov is thankful that none of them have been harmed or killed due to the intermittent shelling near the brand’s production hub in Kyiv.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
WWD,
24 Feb. 2025
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Kate was extremely thankful for Stacey's intervention, which may have prevented a tragedy.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
20 Feb. 2025
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China and North Korea are delighted at what's going on.—
Obed Manuel,
NPR,
28 Feb. 2025
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So Far The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time Stephen Stills was delighted to learn that Frizzel’s relative is country/bluegrass icon Lefty Frizzell.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
25 Feb. 2025
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Dismukes was happy the Viking could persevere during a rough game in the teeth of the playoffs.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2025
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Celebrate and be happy with me, and forgive me for leaving you.—
Jawad Rizkallah,
NPR,
5 Mar. 2025
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What seems certain is that both the club and player will be glad when the summer transfer window opens and AC Milan can part ways with Theo Hernández with the two parties clearly needing a fresh start.—
Adam Digby,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Marian coach Dan Murray knows his team survived an off shooting night but was glad the Spartans could still win against the Celtics.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2025
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Thanks to a rigorous selection and screening process, most customers report being highly satisfied with their tours, leading many travelers to book through their website repeatedly.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Interestingly, couples who used pet names were more likely to be satisfied in their relationships.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Now, the parents are reflecting on the joyful day — and baby Cora’s unusual birth story.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
People.com,
5 Mar. 2025
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Tennessee is a beautiful state, especially in the fall, when tulip poplars, sugar maples and hickory trees turn bright red, gold and copper, making the drive as joyful as the destination.—
Colleen Creamer,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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In this treatment, guests are enveloped in the calming aromas of local lavender, followed by gold ear seed therapy and a blissful grounding ritual, honoring the feet with a botanical exfoliation and foot reflexology massage.—
Yola Robert,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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With lavender, clary sage, and eucalyptus essential oils, the mist bottles the blissful feeling of lounging in a steam room or drifting off to sleep while an expert minimizes your pores.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Joyous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/joyous. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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