joyful
/ˈdʒɔɪfl/
CEFR level B2Topic EmotionWord #4781 in the learning path
喜悦的；令人高兴的
Definitions
adj. Feeling, expressing, or causing great happiness.
喜悦的；令人高兴的
Example
We heard joyful laughter coming from the kitchen.
我们听到厨房里传来欢快的笑声。
Community festivals create joyful shared experiences that can strengthen social connections among residents of different backgrounds.
社区节庆活动创造共同的欢乐体验，有助于加强不同背景居民之间的社会联系。
Collocations
- a joyful occasion
- joyful laughter
- a joyful reunion
Word family
- joy (n.)
- joyfully (adv.)
- joyfulness (n.)
- joyless (adj.)
Synonyms
- delighted
- happy
- cheerful
Antonyms
- sad
- joyless
Usage tip
比happy更强调强烈喜悦，也可形容场合。
FAQ
- What does joyful mean?
- Feeling, expressing, or causing great happiness.
- How is joyful pronounced?
- UK /ˈdʒɔɪfl/, US /ˈdʒɔɪfl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
