joyful
pronunciation
How to pronounce joyful in British English:
UK [ˈdʒɔɪfl]
How to pronounce joyful in American English:
US [ˈdʒɔɪfəl]
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- Adjective:
- full of or producing joy
- full of high-spirited delight
- full of or suggesting exultant happiness
Word Origin
- joyful (adj.)
- mid-13c., from joy + -ful. Related: Joyfully; joyfulness.
Example
- 1. Joyful christians are a positive testimony .
- 2. If we 're not joyful all the time , we conclude there 's a problem .
- 3. A god of wonderful humor who takes pure delight in the joyful celebration of life .
- 4. Spread your joyful spirit by smiling as often as you can .
- 5. I am wrapped in my joyful flesh