more joyous

ADJECTIVE

happy

Synonyms

WEAK

blithesome cheerful cheery delighted ecstatic effervescent elated enjoyable enraptured expansive festive flying gay glad gladsome gratified heartening high high as a kite jubilant lighthearted merry overjoyed pleased pleasurable popping rapturous satisfied sunny sunny-side up transported upbeat

Antonyms

WEAK

sad sorrowful unhappy woeful

ADJECTIVE

happy

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cheerful ecstatic exuberant festive heartwarming joyful jubilant merry upbeat wonderful

WEAK

blessed blithe delighted glad gleeful jocular jolly mirthful pleased spirited vigorous

Antonyms

STRONGEST

depressed gloomy grave sad serious sorrowful unhappy

Example Sentences

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It seems highly unlikely, but this thrilling, determined side will offer hope, and provide excitement and more joyous moments throughout this campaign.

From BBC • Sep. 27, 2025

I really felt like, in Le Tigre, we were turning our gaze directly at the audience that we wanted to have and singing songs for them that were more joyous and less angry.

From Salon • May 14, 2024

The win was a bright spot in what the Phillies hoped would be a much more joyous day.

From Washington Times • Sep. 24, 2023

For example, individuals in unhappy marriages are at a much higher risk for heart disease than those in more joyous unions.

From Washington Post • Jan. 9, 2023

That following evening, my father arrived more joyous than I had seen him in many months.

From "I Will Always Write Back" by Caitlin Alifirenka and Martin Ganda