Meaning & use
joyous
Full of happiness and delight; causing or expressing great joy.
See it in a sentence
The wedding was a joyous occasion filled with laughter and dancing late into the night.
News of her recovery brought a joyous reaction from the whole family.
A note on using this word
Slightly more formal or literary than 'happy'; often used for celebrations and significant occasions.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
sorrowfulgloomy
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