joyful
Translation
joyful, happy, cheerful
Examples
It was a joyful occasion.
It was a joyful occasion.
She has a joyful personality.
She has a joyful personality.
Grammar Patterns
((a/an)) joyful ((noun)) It was a joyful occasion.
Similar Words
Synonyms: happy, cheerful, glad; Antonyms: sad, sorrowful, miserable
Etymology
From 'joy' + the suffix '-ful' (meaning 'full of'). Literally 'full of joy'.
Memory Tips
Picture someone whose face is literally 'full of joy' to remember the meaning.