joyful
UK: ˈdʒɔɪfl | US: ˈdʒɔɪfl
adj. feeling or expressing great happiness
adj. causing or bringing joy
The word "joyful" combines "joy," derived from Old French "joie" (meaning delight or gladness), which traces back to Latin "gaudia" (plural of "gaudium," meaning joy), with the suffix "-ful," from Old English "-full" (meaning full of). The suffix "-ful" is commonly used to form adjectives indicating abundance or possession of a quality. Thus, "joyful" literally means "full of joy," reflecting its modern usage to describe happiness or delight.
The children were joyful after receiving their gifts.
She gave a joyful laugh when she heard the good news.
The festival created a joyful atmosphere in the town.
His joyful expression brightened everyone's day.
The song had a joyful melody that made people dance.