joyful

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Etymology

joy +‎ -ful

Pronunciation

  • enPR: joi'fəl, IPA(key): /ˈd͡ʒɔɪfəl/
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  • Hyphenation: joy‧ful

Adjective

joyful (comparative joyfuller or more joyful, superlative joyfullest or most joyful)

  1. Feeling or causing joy.

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