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joyful

adjective joy·ful \ˈjȯi-fəl\

: feeling, causing, or showing great happiness : full of joy

Full Definition of JOYFUL

:  experiencing, causing, or showing joy :  happy
— joy·ful·ly \-fə-lē\ adverb
— joy·ful·ness noun
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First Known Use of JOYFUL

13th century

Related to JOYFUL

Synonyms
blissful, chuffed [British], delighted, gratified, happy, glad, joyous, pleased, satisfied, thankful, tickled
Antonyms
displeased, dissatisfied, joyless, sad, unhappy, unpleased, unsatisfied
JOYFULNESS Defined for Kids

joyful

adjective joy·ful \ˈjȯi-fəl\

Definition of JOYFUL for Kids

:  feeling, causing, or showing pleasure or happiness <a joyful family reunion>
— joy·ful·ly \-fə-lē\ adverb
— joy·ful·ness noun

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