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joyous

[joi-uhs] / ˈdʒɔɪ əs /


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The joyous response from loved ones to Indie's cute interactions with animals and nature led him to share it more widely.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

Charlotte Cornell, Canterbury City Council's cabinet member for culture and heritage, said Mother Clanger's return was "joyous".

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Machado, joyous at the news, asked Don Jr. to thank his father.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026

The piñata functions as a focal point into the scene as a whole, and alludes to one of the biggest gathering cultures in L.A., a very joyous scene of celebration.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

Mr. G—ing would look about him and w ould proclaim the joyous equality of all, the liberty that would soon overtake us.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party" by M.T. Anderson




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