adj Uncommon

joyful

JOYFL

Joyful (adj) means Full of joy; feeling or causing great happiness. Example: “It was a joyful reunion after years apart.”

adj

Full of joy; feeling or causing great happiness.

"It was a joyful reunion after years apart."

"The children let out a joyful shout when the snow started falling."

How to use joyful

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDescribes something or someone bursting with happiness.

Common pairings

joyful occasion joyful news joyful reunion

joyfuller comparative, more joyful comparative, joyfullest superlative, most joyful superlative

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It was a _____ reunion after years apart.

From joy plus the suffix -ful, meaning "full of."

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What does “joyful” mean?

The word “joyful” means full of joy; feeling or causing great happiness. In plain terms, describes something or someone bursting with happiness.

How do you pronounce “joyful”?

“Joyful” is pronounced JOYFL (/ˈd͡ʒɔɪfl̩/ in IPA).

How do you use “joyful” in a sentence?

Here is “joyful” used in a sentence: “It was a joyful reunion after years apart.”

What part of speech is “joyful”?

“Joyful” is an adjective.

Is “joyful” a common word?

“Joyful” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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