adj
joyous
JOY-uhs
adj
1
Full of joy; happy or delightful.
"The wedding was a joyous celebration for both families."
"They shared a joyous laugh over old memories."
How to Use Joyous
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishVery close in meaning to joyful — full of happiness, often used for events and occasions.
Common mistake
Joyous and joyful are near-synonyms; joyous leans slightly more toward describing occasions and atmospheres rather than a person's mood.
Easily confused with
Word Forms
more joyous comparative, most joyous superlative
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Etymology
From Old French joieus, itself from joie ("joy") plus the adjective suffix -eus.