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Joyously
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Simple meaning
What does Joyously mean?
Joyously means very happily.
Dictionary definition
In a very happy or joyful way.
Example sentences
Joyously in a sentence
easy
The children laughed joyously.
medium
The choir sang joyously at the concert.
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The community celebrated joyously after the long project was finished.
Synonyms
Words like Joyously
happilyUse for doing something with happiness.
cheerfullyUse for doing something with a bright, positive mood.
Antonyms
Opposite words
sadlyUse for doing something with sadness.
gloomilyUse for doing something in an unhappy mood.
Word family
Joyously word family
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Practice 1
What does joyously mean?
Joyously means very happily.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses joyously correctly?
The correct sentence uses joyously in a natural English context.
Practice 3
Which word is closest in meaning to joyously?
Happily is close in meaning to joyously in this context.
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