joyfulness

noun

Definition of joyfulnessnext
as in cheerfulness

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Recent Examples of joyfulness Gus Birney, Shulman’s real-life daughter, brings an ineffable lightness to Sarah Nell, the joyfulness and sweetness of the portrayal all the more wondrous before of all the darkness that surrounds it. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2026 Beyond the absurdly catchy music and the rom-com story, part of the show’s joyfulness comes from its colorful costumes and beachy aesthetic. — Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026 From beginning to end, there’s a joyfulness and a boyish innocence to IOI’s new iteration of the character, which surprised me. — Alex James Kane, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026 The joyfulness of Mario could easily be taken for granted, but remember, this is a character that’s prevailed for generations. — Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 5 Apr. 2026 And his knockout debut men’s show in June, provoked roaring applause from attendees for its earnest joyfulness. — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 4 Mar. 2026 Her stepfather, Desmond Peters, said Armstrong was a beloved mother, sister and daughter whose innate joyfulness lifted up those around her. — Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 27 Feb. 2026 The two Throttle House dudes will be able to talk the talk and walk the walk for deep car nerddom, while the young TikToker can embody the curiosity of the non-car audience and inject scenes with his signature joyfulness. — Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 5 Feb. 2026 The event, which also included a ball drop, is held to help bring camaraderie and joyfulness to seniors during the holiday season, and celebrate the arrival of the new year. — Encinitas Advocate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for joyfulness
  1. cheerfulness
  2. exuberance
  3. jubilation
  4. contentment
  5. jollity
  6. merriment
  7. enjoyment
  8. gaiety
Noun
  • The service Professionalism comes with genuine warmth, cheerfulness, and a sense of people absolutely loving their jobs.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Kikuko sometimes mistook Shigejiro’s cheerfulness for egoism owing to the distortions produced by her illness.
    — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of cheerfulness
Noun
  • Feliciano and Jones radiated energy and exuberance throughout their first press conference as the principal owners of the Padres.
    — Dennis Lin, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The exuberance of the scene was now part of the draw, attracting influencers who discovered that posing for selfies at Ashe made for great content.
    — Ben Ryder Howe, Curbed, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of exuberance
Noun
  • Inevitably, the goal sparked scenes of wild jubilation from players and fans alike.
    — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
  • However, that jubilation naturally must be paired with despair.
    — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of jubilation
Noun
  • Being alone and posting about her journey ultimately helped Hoadley find contentment in her life.
    — Amen Galinato, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Ogwumike in the interview also expressed contentment with the state of women’s basketball.
    — Doug Feinberg, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of contentment
Noun
  • The finale is an ambiguous mix of jollity and agitation, with a piccolo shrieking above a militant march.
    — Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
  • Winston Peacock’s Ghost of Christmas Present is especially winning with decidedly John Belushi-esque jollity.
    — Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 10 Dec. 2025
Definition of jollity
Noun
  • That community lived out in the woods and was partaking in lots of dancing and merriment — not exactly Maggie’s forte.
    — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Downtown Saluda turns into a walkable outdoor gallery, showcasing pottery, sculpture, paintings, and all manner of other crafts, and it’s all complemented by live music and general merriment.
    — Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 15 July 2026
Definition of merriment
Noun
  • Don’t let the pressure of a specific end goal cloud your enjoyment of the ride.
    — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026
  • But the combat happens in short spurts, allowing a fair amount of downtime for recuperation, conversation and enjoyment of the sport.
    — Rebecca Leib, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of enjoyment
Noun
  • Anchoring all this is Fiomona’s open-hearted and entertaining performance, deftly moving between emotionally heavy dramatic scenes and others full of gaiety.
    — Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 22 May 2026
  • The night carried a distinctly American blend of violence and gaiety.
    — Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 26 Apr. 2026
Definition of gaiety

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“Joyfulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/joyfulness. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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