Definitions for joyful

joyful joy·ful

Spelling: [joi-fuh l]
IPA: /ˈdʒɔɪ fəl/

Joyful is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 19 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 22 points.

You can make 45 anagrams from letters in joyful (fjlouy).

Definitions for joyful

adjective

  1. full of joy, as a person or one's heart; glad; delighted.
  2. showing or expressing joy, as looks, actions, or speech.
  3. causing or bringing joy, as an event, a sight, or news; delightful:

Origin of joyful

Middle English word dating back to 1250-1300; See origin at joy, -ful

Examples for joyful

Did she tell you she had the joyful sanction of the registrar?

"I might have known you'd be the first," cried Grace with joyful affection.

Our parish is alive, joyful, and full of faith, hope, and charity.

Rather ironically, the models seemed much more at ease—in fact, joyful—than any of the passersby.

The meeting between the two friends was as joyful as their parting had been sorrowful.

It transforms the protest into a joyful celebratory atmosphere that is hard to control.

This was joyful news, indeed, for I had begun to think we should be driven to the boats.

Comrades, some of the associations of this day are not only triumphant, but joyful.

On the night of January 9th, 2011, Juba was the most joyful place on earth.

This is the most joyful hour he has ever given us since the day of his birth.

Word Value for joyful
Scrable

19

Words with friends

22

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