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joyous
adjective
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Divide joyous into syllables:

joy · ous

How to pronounce joyous:

Definition of joyous:

joyous (adjective):
joyful
extremely happy and enthusiastic
full of or characterized by joy.

Synonyms for joyous:

mirthfulgratifiedpleasedjubilantthrilledelatedfestivejoyfulsatisfiedecstatic
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Antonyms for joyous:

exasperatedsobbingmopeybleakpiquedmorosedesolatebawlinggrievedgruff
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