Word Adjective
joyous
adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˈdʒɔɪəs/ UK /dʒˈɔɪəs/ joy·ous
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.”
Usage
Often used attributively before a noun like 'occasion', 'celebration', or 'news'.
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Frequent
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