joyful

Example Sentences

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"We were mostly starting from square one, and that threw up all sorts of challenges, but also joyful surprises," he said.

From BBC

Instead of joyful encouragement, the clapping felt like desperation in the arena.

From Los Angeles Times

Only a few weeks after April's disappearance, Hazel gave birth to her daughter Amelia - a moment supposed to be joyful was instead tangled in grief.

From BBC

It’s a joyful time, especially when I get to bring my parents with me.

From Los Angeles Times

Low, joyful bellows from the village reached her ears.

From Literature