joyous

adjective

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: joy-ous (2)

English Definition

Full of happiness and joy.

Example Sentence

The birth of their child was a joyous occasion.

US IPA /ˈdʒɔɪ.əs/

UK IPA /ˈdʒɔɪ.əs/

joyful cheerful happy jubilant merry

sad gloomy sorrowful