joyful

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  1. adjective Feeling, causing, or indicating joy. See Synonyms at glad1.

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  • "Quiggin strikes me as the stereotype of an Australian - joyful, hearty, and not particularly aware of his own strength." —  John Quiggin
  • It's the holiday's and oftentimes people feel too pressured to feel happy and joyful, and for some, that's just too much, especially if they have lost a loved one. —  RNews - TOP STORIES
  • If he thought about spiritual matters at all, he would reflect on the unfortunate contrast between the calm, joyful, advanced being he wished to be and the raging inconsolable madman he actually was. —  The Secret of Life
  • Kailee's mother, Katie Cornejo-Robertson, recalled the joyful celebration of Kailee's first birthday. —  Kansas City Star: Front Page
  • That alone made the day deeply memorable, joyful, and historic. —  CPUSA Front Page
 

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joyous ·  glad ·  happy ·  triumphant ·  rapturous ·  mournful ·  hearty ·  solemn ·  exultant ·  hopeful
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  1. from Middle English joiful, joyfull; from joy, n., + -ful.
 

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/ˈdʒɔɪfəl/
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