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joyful

/ˈdʒɔɪfəl/
joy · ful ˈdʒɔɪ · fəl
English Definition
adj. feeling or showing great happiness
中文释义
快乐的，喜悦的
Significado en Español
alegre
한국어 뜻
기쁜
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
vui vẻ
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Example Sentence

It was a joyful reunion for the whole family.

这是一场令全家人都欢欣鼓舞的团聚。

Synonyms
happy cheerful delighted
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “joyful”:

  1. A sorrowful
  2. B elated
  3. C dejected
  4. D gloomy
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B — elated. “joyful” means adj. feeling or showing great happiness

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The ______ children danced and sang all around the bright, warm bonfire.

  1. A miserable
  2. B gloomy
  3. C joyful
  4. D tearful
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C — joyful. “joyful” means adj. feeling or showing great happiness

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Common questions about “joyful”

What does “joyful” mean?

joyful — adj. feeling or showing great happiness. In Chinese: 快乐的，喜悦的.

How do you pronounce “joyful”?

joyful is pronounced /ˈdʒɔɪfəl/. It breaks into 2 syllables: joy · ful.

How do you use “joyful” in a sentence?

It was a joyful reunion for the whole family. (这是一场令全家人都欢欣鼓舞的团聚。)

What are synonyms for “joyful”?

happy, cheerful, delighted — all close in meaning to joyful (adj. feeling or showing great happiness).

Is “joyful” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. joyful appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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