Joyful
ˈdʒɔɪfəl
Definitions
Feeling or expressing happiness and pleasure.
ˈdʒɔɪfəl
Feeling or expressing great pleasure and happiness.
The children were joyful when they saw the presents.
💡 Simply: Being super happy, like when you get a fun surprise or when you're playing with your favorite toys. Imagine that feeling and that's what 'joyful' means!
👶 For kids: Feeling very, very happy!
More Examples
She had a joyful smile on her face.
The joyful music filled the room.
How It's Used
"She had a joyful expression on her face as she received the award."
"The choir sang a joyful hymn during the service."
Idioms & expressions
filled with joy
Experiencing a strong sense of happiness.
"The new mother was filled with joy upon seeing her baby."
From Middle English *joyful*, *joyfull*, equivalent to *joy* + *-ful*. Joy derives from Old French *joie*, itself from Latin *gaudium*.
Used in literature and everyday speech since the Middle Ages, often in religious contexts but also to describe general happiness and contentment.
Memory tip
Think of a joy-filled day with friends, laughing and smiling!