joyful

Everyday

1. Very happy, or full of joy. tree →
2. Causing joy: «joyful news». tree →
3. (church) Used in hymns and prayers for happy praise of God: «Make a joyful noise to the Lord». tree →

In the lessons

In stories a joyful scene ends a sad journey: a joyful reunion, a joyful wedding. In church life Christmas and Easter are joyful festivals; Psalm 100 says «Make a joyful noise». Phrases: «joyful news», «a joyful occasion», «joyful singing».

Examples

• The children gave a joyful shout when it snowed. tree →
• It was a joyful day when the puppy came home. tree →
• The church choir sang a joyful carol. tree →
• «Make a joyful noise unto the Lord.» tree →
• Everyone was joyful at the news. tree →
• The families had a joyful reunion at the airport. tree →
• Wherever they went they met with a joyful greeting. tree →

Note

Spelled with one l at the end: joyful, not «joyfull». Noun: joy, joyfulness. Similar: happy, glad, cheerful, delighted.

In Jewish tradition

In stories a joyful scene ends a sad journey: a joyful reunion, a joyful wedding. In church life Christmas and Easter are joyful festivals; Psalm 100 says «Make a joyful noise». Phrases: «joyful news», «a joyful occasion», «joyful singing».

Examples

• Lo, let that night be desolate; let no joyful voice come therein. (Writings JOB.3.7, JPS 1917) tree →
• And my soul shall be joyful in the LORD; it shall rejoice in His salvation. (Writings PSA.35.9, JPS 1917) tree →
• Who maketh the barren woman to dwell in her house as a joyful mother of children. (Writings PSA.113.9, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

Spelled with one l at the end: joyful, not «joyfull». Noun: joy, joyfulness. Similar: happy, glad, cheerful, delighted.