joyful

Meanings

• adjective

  Characterized by or expressing great pleasure or happiness.

  - "The joyful crowd cheered for their team."
  - "She danced joyfully in the rain."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈdʒɔɪfəl/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with joyful
toyful , boyful , joyful eloyful

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Variants

List of all variants of joyful that leads to same result
joyful , joyfuller , joyfullest , joyfully , joyfulness , joyfulnesses

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Forms

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The verb form of joyful is 'rejoice'. Plural form: joyfuls (rare). Comparative and superlative forms: more joyful, most joyful.

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally meaning 'Godly' in Old English, later came to mean 'pleasing to the gods' and eventually 'pleasing to all'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'joyful' contains the letters j, o, y, u, and f, which appear in the same order in the word 'joyous'.

2. The longest English word that rhymes with 'joyful' is 'scintillationgazing'.

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Related Concepts

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1. happiness: A positive emotion characterized by feelings of contentment, pleasure, and satisfaction.

2. cheerfulness: A disposition characterized by a sunny and optimistic outlook on life.

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Culture

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Joyful is often associated with positive emotions and celebrations. It is used extensively in literature, music, and art to evoke feelings of happiness and pleasure.

How to Memorize "joyful"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large crowd of people smiling and laughing, their faces radiating happiness and joy.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'joyful' with positive emotions and experiences, such as a birthday party or a sunny day.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Jolly Old Yukon' to remember the spelling of joyful.

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