joyfulness
noun
Synonyms
Examples of joyful in a Sentence
We were joyful at the news.
the news of the child's safe return made us all joyful
Recent Examples on the Web
Jessy Zeigler: … by their explanation, just the happiest, most joyful person … never stopped smiling.
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Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2024
Here are a few of our favorite tips that will help your child become a confident, joyful reader.
—Quality Start La, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2024
On most days, the courtroom is kept under control by Judge Ural D. Glanville, a career Army man and a joyful disciplinarian, who enters the courtroom each day with his service dog, a black Labrador named Jack.
—Herb Scribner, Washington Post, 18 Apr. 2024
Humans have traversed the difficult feelings of loss, grief, and general sadness while still trying to cultivate a meaningful and, hopefully, joyful life.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 17 Apr. 2024
For Folch, the micro doodles are a joyful distraction.
—Alina Hartounian, NPR, 16 Apr. 2024
The Psalms are full of joyful noise, noise unto the Lord.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 15 Apr. 2024
With her latest novel, Funny Story, coming out on April 23, there’s no better time to immerse yourself in the whimsical, joyful worlds she’s created.
—Julia Moore, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
Circus acts can also be — simply — a joyful activity, Paz added, especially for migrant children who have potentially already experienced difficulties and challenges at a very young age.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2024
Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2024
Here are a few of our favorite tips that will help your child become a confident, joyful reader.
—Quality Start La, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2024
On most days, the courtroom is kept under control by Judge Ural D. Glanville, a career Army man and a joyful disciplinarian, who enters the courtroom each day with his service dog, a black Labrador named Jack.
—Herb Scribner, Washington Post, 18 Apr. 2024
Humans have traversed the difficult feelings of loss, grief, and general sadness while still trying to cultivate a meaningful and, hopefully, joyful life.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 17 Apr. 2024
For Folch, the micro doodles are a joyful distraction.
—Alina Hartounian, NPR, 16 Apr. 2024
The Psalms are full of joyful noise, noise unto the Lord.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 15 Apr. 2024
With her latest novel, Funny Story, coming out on April 23, there’s no better time to immerse yourself in the whimsical, joyful worlds she’s created.
—Julia Moore, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
Circus acts can also be — simply — a joyful activity, Paz added, especially for migrant children who have potentially already experienced difficulties and challenges at a very young age.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2024
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“Joyful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/joyful. Accessed 2 May. 2024.
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