Synonyms for

Joyful

Verb / ˈdʒɔɪfʌl / Another word for joyful — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

feeling, expressing, or causing great pleasure and happiness

Synonyms & similar words

sorrowful gleeful elated jubilant happy delighted gleeful cheerful merry jolly elated ecstatic blissful content exultant radiant upbeat buoyant euphoric grateful overjoyed pleased thrilled satisfied

Synonyms by register

Formal

elated jubilant gleeful exultant

Informal

happy glad chipper upbeat on cloud nine

Literary

blithe mirthful felicitous

Antonyms

sad unhappy miserable sorrowful gloomy depressed downcast

Common collocations

  • joyful occasion
  • joyful noise
  • joyful heart
  • joyful spirit
  • joyful reunion
  • joyful song
  • joyful dance

Word family

noun joy
adverb joyfully

Usage note

Joyful typically describes a feeling of great happiness and delight. It is often used to describe events or expressions of happiness.

Example sentences

  1. She felt so joyful when she saw her family after a long time.
  2. The joyful music made everyone dance.
  3. He had a joyful experience at the carnival.
  4. The joyful puppy wagged its tail excitedly.
  5. The joyful news brought tears to her eyes.

Quotes

  • The most wasted of all days is one without laughter.
  • Joy does not simply happen to us. We have to choose joy and keep choosing it every day.
  • Find ecstasy in life; the mere sense of living is joy enough.

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