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joyful

joy·ful

UK/ˈd͡ʒɔɪfl̩/ US/ˈdʒɔɪfʌl/ fairly common

adjective

1.

full of or producing joy

  • “make a joyful noise”
  • “a joyful occasion”
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2.
3.

full of or suggesting exultant happiness

  • “a joyful heart”
  • “a joyful occasion”
  • “the joyous news”
  • “joyous laughter”
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Origin

From joy + -ful.

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