more joyous

They were more joyous; Kennedy was gravely ill but no one knew how long he had left or at what level of activity.

The more joyous we have become, the more sobriety Obama has assumed.

So a month passed, and all the time Marguerite was more joyous and more affectionate than she ever had been.

All without grew more joyous every day; but men, looking within, saw their sins beyond reckoning.

They had plenty of good cheer, and never was a more joyous wedding seen.

As a class they are more obedient, better natured, more joyous, and easily satisfied.

Yet, although the chance of misfortune flashed across my mind, I was never lighter at heart, or more joyous in spirit.