Joyfulness: meaning, definitions and examples

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joyfulness

[ ˈdʒɔɪf(ə)lnəs ]

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emotional state

The quality or state of being full of happiness and joy.

Synonyms

cheerfulness, glee, happiness, merriment

Examples of usage

She radiated joyfulness wherever she went.
Her joyfulness was contagious, spreading to everyone around her.

Translations

Translations of the word "joyfulness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 alegria

🇮🇳 आनंद

🇩🇪 Fröhlichkeit

🇮🇩 kebahagiaan

🇺🇦 радість

🇵🇱 radość

🇯🇵 喜び (yorokobi)

🇫🇷 joie

🇪🇸 alegría

🇹🇷 neşe

🇰🇷 기쁨 (gippeum)

🇸🇦 فرح

🇨🇿 radost

🇸🇰 radosť

🇨🇳 喜悦 (xǐyuè)

🇸🇮 veselje

🇮🇸 gleði

🇰🇿 қуаныш

🇬🇪 სიხარული (sikharuli)

🇦🇿 sevinc

🇲🇽 alegría

Word origin

The word 'joyfulness' originates from the Middle English word 'joifulnesse', which was derived from the Old French word 'joie' meaning 'joy'. The suffix '-ness' was added to form the noun 'joyfulness'. The concept of joyfulness has been celebrated in various cultures throughout history as a positive emotional state associated with happiness and well-being.