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joyous

[joi-uhs] / ˈdʒɔɪ əs /


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The birth of his son, Bodhi, should have been a joyous event.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

The title parade around the city was predictably joyous, with red plumes of smoke engulfing the famous Liver Birds at the Pier Head.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

The Caballero circus dynasty dates back to the turn of the 20th century in Guadalajara, with Adelaida Caballero was the first in the family to practice the joyous spectacle.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

If they jam together like they banter, this is going to be one joyous and memorable closing set.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

But I could still hear him as I walked away, the hard twang of his answer, almost joyous, When and where, Harry, when and where.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee




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