joyous

/d͡ʒɔɪəs/adjective

Marked by great happiness; delighted or delightful.

Example sentence

“The wedding was a joyous celebration that lasted all night.”

A more literary twin of 'joyful'; it flavors phrases like 'a joyous occasion' and rarely appears in casual speech.

Related words

joystickA control device with an upright handle on a base, often fitted with buttons, used to steer aircraft, play video games, or operate machinery.joyfulFull of happiness, or bringing happiness to others.jubilantFeeling or showing great joy, especially over a success.jovialFull of good humor and warmth toward others.judiciousShowing careful thought and good sense in making decisions.journeyA trip from one place to another, thought of as a single complete unit of travel.