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Joyous
Sounds like
joyus
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Simple meaning
What does Joyous mean?
Joyous means very happy.
Dictionary definition
Very happy or full of joy.
Example sentences
Joyous in a sentence
easy
The picnic was a joyous day.
medium
A joyous cheer came from the crowd.
hard
The reunion was joyous because the friends had not seen each other in years.
Synonyms
Words like Joyous
Antonyms
Opposite words
sadUse for unhappy.
miserableUse for very unhappy.
Word family
Joyous word family
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Practice 1
What does joyous mean?
Joyous means very happy.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses joyous correctly?
The correct sentence uses joyous in a natural English context.
Practice 3
Which word is closest in meaning to joyous?
Joyful is close in meaning to joyous in this context.
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