adv
joyfully
JOY-fuh-lee
Joyfully (adv) means In a way that shows or is full of joy. Example: “She joyfully announced her engagement to the whole family.”
adv
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In a way that shows or is full of joy.
"She joyfully announced her engagement to the whole family."
"The dog ran joyfully across the field to greet its owner."
How to use joyfully
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe adverb form of joyful — doing something with happiness.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more joyfully
- Superlative
- most joyfully
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Etymology
From Middle English joifulliche, formed from joyful plus the adverb-forming suffix -ly.
Synonyms
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joyously
gleefully
Antonyms
joylessly
Related words
Rhymes for joyfully
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What does “joyfully” mean?
The word “joyfully” means in a way that shows or is full of joy. In plain terms, the adverb form of joyful — doing something with happiness.
How do you pronounce “joyfully”?
“Joyfully” is pronounced JOY-fuh-lee (/ˈd͡ʒɔɪfəli/ in IPA).
How do you use “joyfully” in a sentence?
Here is “joyfully” used in a sentence: “She joyfully announced her engagement to the whole family.”
What part of speech is “joyfully”?
“Joyfully” is an adverb.
Where does the word “joyfully” come from?
The word “joyfully” comes from Middle English. From Middle English joifulliche, formed from joyful plus the adverb-forming suffix -ly.
