Synonyms for

Joyous

Verb / ˈdʒɔɪʌs / Another word for joyous — 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

joyless happy cheerful delighted ecstatic elated exultant gleeful jubilant overjoyed thrilled blissful euphoric content grateful radiant smiling upbeat victorious animated buoyant

Synonyms by register

Formal

elated jubilant exultant gleeful

Informal

happy thrilled overjoyed ecstatic

Literary

blithe felicitous radiant

Antonyms

sad unhappy miserable sorrowful gloomy dejected downcast

Common collocations

  • joyous occasion
  • joyous celebration
  • joyous news
  • joyous laughter
  • joyous spirit
  • joyous mood
  • joyous reunion

Word family

noun joy
adverb joyously

Usage note

Joyous typically describes a feeling of great happiness and pleasure, often associated with significant events or good fortune. It is generally more intense than 'happy'.

Example sentences

  1. The joyous music made me want to dance.
  2. I felt joyous when I got an A on my test.
  3. We had a joyous celebration at the end of the school year.
  4. The children were joyous when they saw the rainbow after the storm.
  5. The joyous news of her engagement spread quickly.

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