Antonyms for joyous
ˈdʒɔɪ əsjoy·ous

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1. joyous

   Aerial and airy both signify of or belonging to the air, but airy also describes that which seems as if made of air; we speak of airy shapes, airy nothings, where we could not well say aerial; ethereal describes its object as belonging to the upper air, the pure ether, and so, often, heavenly. Sprightly, spiritlike, refers to light, free, cheerful activity of mind and body. That which is lively or animated may be agreeable or the reverse; as, an animated discussion; a lively company.

   Antonyms:
   clumsy, dull, heavy, inert, ponderous, slow, sluggish, stony, wooden

   Synonyms:
   aerial, airy, animated, ethereal, fairylike, frolicsome, gay, light, lively, sprightly

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1. joyousadjective

   full of or characterized by joy

   "felt a joyous abandon"; "joyous laughter"

   Antonyms:
   joyless, mirthless, unsmiling, funereal, sepulchral

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1. joyousadjective

   Synonyms:
   joyful

How to use joyous in a sentence?

1. Bryan Stevenson:

   Every day, every month, every year that the state took from him, they took something that they don't have the power to give back. While this moment is quite joyous and is quite wonderful, this case is quite tragic.

2. Siliana Gaspard:

   Shad was our whole world and we were his, there are not enough words to describe what he means to all of us. He was our heart, our soul, our protector, our warrior. He was a bright force of nature, who brought joy to many through his joyous and gracious nature.

3. Mike Andrews:

   The returnees have been reunited with their families. Their time together has been an incredibly joyous occasion. They ask for privacy as they transition home.

4. White Castle:

   Love is in the air at White Castle as we celebrate this joyous holiday with a special Valentine’s Day dinner for our most dedicated Cravers and soon to be lifelong fans.

5. Former Bond Roger Moore:

   Immculate as the young Scrooge, joyous as Flash Harry, unforgettable as Arthur Daley.

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