Meaning & use

Joyfulness

noun·Everyday

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The state or quality of being full of joy.

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Her joyfulness was contagious, lifting the mood of everyone in the room.

The holiday season is often associated with a sense of joyfulness and generosity.

A note on using this word

Though close in meaning to 'joy,' 'joyfulness' emphasizes a sustained state or quality rather than a single burst of feeling.

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