What is another word for joyous?

Common synonyms for joyous include joyless.

What is the opposite of joyous?

Antonyms of joyous include sad, unhappy, miserable, sorrowful, gloomy.

Synonyms for

Joyous

Adjective / 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'.

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