joyful

• Beschreibt ein starkes Gefühl von Freude, Glück und innerem Frohsinn; drückt aus, dass jemand oder etwas voller Freude ist.

Describes a feeling of great happiness and delight.

1. Full of happinessA2formal

   Feeling, expressing, or causing great happiness and pleasure.

   Freudig

   • The children were joyful when they saw the presents.
   • She gave a joyful laugh at the good news.
   • The wedding was a joyful occasion for everyone.

   Synonymecheerfuldelightedecstaticelatedgladhappyjubilantmerryoverjoyedpleased

   Antonymedejecteddowncastgloomymelancholymiserablemournfulsadsorrowfulunhappywretched

2. High-spirited delightB1informal

   Characterized by lively, exuberant happiness and excitement.

   Freudig

   • The crowd was joyful and cheering after the victory.
   • He felt joyful and carefree at the festival.
   • Her joyful energy was contagious to everyone around her.

   Synonymeecstaticelatedeuphoricexultantgleefuljubilantoverjoyedthrilled

   Antonymedejecteddespondentgloomymelancholymiserablemorosesadsorrowful