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Joyful
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Simple meaning
What does Joyful mean?
Joyful means full of happiness.
Dictionary definition
Feeling, showing, or full of joy.
Example sentences
Joyful in a sentence
easy
The joyful child clapped along with the music.
medium
A joyful cheer rose from the crowd.
hard
The author used joyful words to show the character's excitement and gratitude.
Synonyms
Words like Joyful
Antonyms
Opposite words
sadUse for feeling unhappy.
gloomyUse for a dark or unhappy mood.
Word family
Joyful word family
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does joyful mean?
Joyful means full of happiness.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses joyful correctly?
The correct sentence uses joyful in a natural English context.
Practice 3
Which word is closest in meaning to joyful?
Happy is close in meaning to joyful in this context.
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