Word
joyous
Phoneticsjoy·ous, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈdʒɔɪəs/
UK/dʒˈɔɪəs/
Españolalacre
Definition
adj. full of happiness or causing great joy. You use it to describe a very happy event or feeling.
adj. characterised by or causing great happiness and delight. Often used to describe significant life events or collective celebrations.
Examples
“The wedding was a joyous occasion for the whole family.”
“The streets were filled with joyous crowds celebrating the end of the long conflict.”
“Her latest symphony concludes with a joyous movement that stands in stark contrast to the somber, introspective themes established in the earlier sections.”
Examples
simple
“The wedding was a joyous occasion for the whole family.”
contextual
“The streets were filled with joyous crowds celebrating the end of the long conflict.”
complex
“Her latest symphony concludes with a joyous movement that stands in stark contrast to the somber, introspective themes established in the earlier sections.”
Usage
Often used attributively before a noun like 'occasion', 'celebration', or 'news'.
Real-World Examples
“Watching the film, you wonder if his superpower might have been his smile – warm and joyous, it lights the room.” “Millwall and West Ham meet for the first time in 14 years on Saturday, but it is not going to be a joyous reunion at the Den.” Word family
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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