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joyous

[joi-uhs] / ˈdʒɔɪ əs /


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The best relationships in life are joyous and free and, yes, come with responsibilities and hard decisions and commitment.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 10, 2026

England's Six Nations campaign plunges deeper into crisis as second-half yellow cards for Sam Underhill and Maro Itoje pave the way to victory for a joyous Italy in Rome.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

Although she is particularly excited to display paintings by Alec Egan, depicting the trauma of the Palisades fire, she is glad that the fair is bustling and joyous.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

But planning a vacation is supposed to be joyous.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026

An almost intolerable loneliness wrapped Kit away from the joyous crowd.

From "The Witch of Blackbird Pond" by Elizabeth George Speare




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