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Joyfulness: meaning, definitions and examples

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joyfulness

 

[ หˆdส’ษ”ษชf(ษ™)lnษ™s ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

emotional state

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

Synonyms

cheerfulness, glee, happiness, merriment.

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Word Description / Examples
joyfulness

Used to describe a deep and genuine feeling of happiness often associated with inner peace and contentment.

  • Her joyfulness was evident in her bright smile and sparkling eyes
happiness

A general term for a state of well-being and contentment, suitable for both everyday and deeper, life-long contentment.

  • Finding a job she loved brought her immense happiness
cheerfulness

Typically refers to a bright and positive attitude, often seen in social settings or when boosting others' spirits.

  • His cheerfulness always lightens up the room
glee

Conveys a high-spirited and often playful type of happiness, sometimes implying a sense of fun or amusement.

  • The childโ€™s glee was apparent when he found the hidden treasure
merriment

Describes a spirited and lively form of happiness, often associated with festivities and celebrations.

  • The holiday party was filled with laughter and 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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น alegria

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เคจเค‚เคฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Frรถhlichkeit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kebahagiaan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะฐะดั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ radoล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ–œใณ (yorokobi)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท joie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ alegrรญa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท neลŸe

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ธฐ์จ (gippeum)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูุฑุญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ radost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ radosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ–œๆ‚ฆ (xวyuรจ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ veselje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gleรฐi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ัƒะฐะฝั‹ัˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ˜แƒฎแƒแƒ แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜ (sikharuli)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sevinc

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ alegrรญa

Etymology

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.

See also: enjoy, joy, joyful, joyfully, joylessly, joyous, overjoyed, rejoice, unjoyfully.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,548, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.