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joyful

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈdʒɔɪfəl/

joyful means: Feeling very happy, or making people feel very happy.

adjective

FULL OF HAPPINESSB1

Feeling very happy, or making people feel very happy.

  • She gave a joyful smile.
  • The children were joyful when their father came home.
  • We spent a joyful evening singing together.

Similar words: happy, delighted, joyous

Opposites: sad, miserable

Common phrases: joyful smile, joyful celebration, joyful news

Questions about joyful

What does joyful mean?

Feeling very happy, or making people feel very happy.

What is joyful in other languages?

Türkçe: sevinçli · Español: alegre · Français: joyeux · Deutsch: freudig · Italiano: gioioso · 日本語: 喜びに満ちた

How do you pronounce joyful?

It is pronounced /ˈdʒɔɪfəl/.

How do you use joyful in a sentence?

She gave a joyful smile. The children were joyful when their father came home.

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