joyous (Meaning)
joyous (a)
full of or characterized by joy
joyous (a.)
Glad; gay; merry; joyful; also, affording or inspiring joy; with of before the word or words expressing the cause of joy.
Synonyms & Antonyms of joyous
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
- abject
- plaintive
- gloomy
- dolorous
- lachrymose
- dejected
- disheartened
- disconsolate
- disheartened
- forlorn
- downcast
- miserable
- dolorous
- dark
- brokenhearted
- sorrowful
- plaintive
- gloomy
- unpleased
- dark
- doleful
- abject
- lachrymose
- woeful
- dejected
- woeful
- black
- unpleased
- brokenhearted
- sorry
- sorry
- forlorn
- gray
- sorrowful
- disconsolate
- doleful
- mournful
- gray
- mournful
- black
- miserable
- downcast
- aggrieved
- aggrieved
- despondent
- despondent
Synonyms:
- rejoicing
- mirthful
- jubilant
- rosy
- blithesome
- intoxicated
- elated
- jocund
- blithe
- lighthearted
- rapt
- exultant
- cheery
- enraptured
- euphoric
- beatific
- rapturous
- optimistic
- exuberant
- laughing
- tickled
- smiling
- jovial
- jolly
- gleeful
- gladsome
- rhapsodical
- upbeat
- gay
- sunny
- rhapsodic
- beaming
- buoyant
- exhilarated
Antonyms:
joyous Sentence Examples
- With every step he took, the explorer felt a joyous feeling of accomplishment.
- The joyous laughter of children filled the playground during recess.
- The bride's eyes sparkled with joyous anticipation as she walked down the aisle.
- The joyous news of the championship victory spread throughout the city like wildfire.
- The reunion was a joyous occasion, filled with tears, laughter, and warm embraces.
- The joyous carols of the choir echoed through the church during the Christmas service.
- The joyous celebration continued late into the night, with music, dancing, and merriment.
- The joyous news of the baby's arrival brought immense happiness to the family.
- The joyous atmosphere of the party was contagious, making everyone feel cheerful and carefree.
- The joyous sound of birdsong filled the air as the sun rose over the meadow.
FAQs About the word joyous
full of or characterized by joyGlad; gay; merry; joyful; also, affording or inspiring joy; with of before the word or words expressing the cause of joy.
delighted, pleased, happy,thankful, glad, blissful, joyful, satisfied, chuffed,cheerful
dissatisfied, unhappy, sad, displeased, joyless, dissatisfied, depressed, blue, joyless, depressed
With every step he took, the explorer felt a joyous feeling of accomplishment.
The joyous laughter of children filled the playground during recess.
The bride's eyes sparkled with joyous anticipation as she walked down the aisle.
The joyous news of the championship victory spread throughout the city like wildfire.
