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Definition of Joyous
1. Adjective. Full of or characterized by joy. "Joyous laughter"
Also: Elated, Happy, Joyful
Similar to: Ecstatic, Enraptured, Rapt, Rapturous, Rhapsodic, Elated, Gleeful, Joyful, Jubilant, Festal, Festive, Gay, Merry, Gay, Jocund, Jolly, Jovial, Merry, Mirthful
Derivative terms: Joy, Joyousness
Antonyms: Joyless
Similar to: Ecstatic, Enraptured, Rapt, Rapturous, Rhapsodic, Elated, Gleeful, Joyful, Jubilant, Festal, Festive, Gay, Merry, Gay, Jocund, Jolly, Jovial, Merry, Mirthful
Derivative terms: Joy, Joyousness
Antonyms: Joyless
Definition of Joyous
1. a. Glad; gay; merry; joyful; also, affording or inspiring joy; with of before the word or words expressing the cause of joy.
Definition of Joyous
1. joyful [adj] : JOYOUSLY [adv] - See also: joyful