joyful

Example Sentences

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"You rejoice and cry, and you tremble inside from the emotion -- seeing those eyes that are both sad and joyful and filled with tears," she told AFP during a recent prisoner exchange.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

For Amanda Thompson, co-founder of the Manchester homelessness charity Two Brews, which booked the hotel rooms for Calumn, his recent progress has been joyful to witness.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

Bolding’s joyful daisies decorated the Sidecca tote bag given to customers at November’s reopening, just before December’s intense rainstorms.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

Clammy palms, spiked heart-rates, agonising groans and joyful roars - and that's just Steve Cram in the commentary box.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026

I felt joyful today during the photo shoot.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson