Word info Synonyms Antonyms

joyous

Adjective

Meaning

Glad; gay; merry; joyful; also, affording or inspiring joy; with of before the word or words expressing the cause of joy.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

Show all synonyms

Antonyms

Show all antonyms

Related terms

Phrases with the word

Examples

The best way of removing negativity is to laugh and be joyous. David Icke

Success soon palls. The joyous time is when the breeze first strikes your sails, and the waters rustle under your bows. Charles Buxton

Venerable men you have come down to us from a former generation. Heaven has bounteously lengthened out your lives, that you might behold this joyous day. Daniel Webster

To be joyous is to be a madman in a world of sad ghosts. Henry Miller

In thy home be joyous and generous to guests discreet shalt thou be in thy bearing. Norse Proverb

A joyous evening often leads to a sorrowful morning. American Proverb

Close letter words and terms