joyous

Meanings

• adjective

  Marked by or given to feelings of great pleasure and happiness.

  - "The crowd was joyous after their team's victory."
  - "He spoke in a joyous tone, expressing his excitement."

• adjective

  Expressing or conveying intense pleasure or happiness.

  - "The joyous occasion was celebrated with much fanfare."
  - "The joyous music filled the room."

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Pronunciation

1. /d͡ʒɔɪəs/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with joyous
toyous , boyous , voys , noys , poys

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Homophones

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1. judicious (English) : Showing good judgment and sense; sensible; wise.
   

2. juicy (English) : Having or containing a large amount of liquid, especially naturally; fresh and ripe; succulent.
   

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Variants

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joyous , joyously , joyousness , joyousnesses

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Forms

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joyously, more joyous, most joyous

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Etymology

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From Old French 'joie' meaning 'joy, happiness' or Latin 'gaudium' meaning 'joy, gladness'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'joyous' appears 10 times in the King James Version of the Bible.

2. In ancient Greece, the god Dionysus was associated with joy, merriment, and festivity.

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Related Concepts

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1. happiness: A state of well-being and contentment; a pleasurable or satisfying experience.

2. cheerfulness: A pleasant and optimistic disposition; a happy, lively, and animated expression or attitude.

3. elation: A feeling of great happiness and exaltation; a state of being carried away by intense joy.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'joyous' is often used to describe characters or scenes filled with happiness, delight, and merriment. It can also be used to convey a sense of triumph or victory. In art, joyous imagery often includes bright colors, smiling faces, and playful or celebratory scenes.

How to Memorize "joyous"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a crowd of people cheering and laughing, their faces filled with joy and excitement.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'joyous' with the feeling of happiness, a smile, or a celebration.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'J - Joyful; O - Overflowing; Y - Yielding; O - Optimistic; U - Uplifting; S - Spreading; S - Smiling'.

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