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JOYFUL Synonyms

There are 15 synonyms of the word joyful. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word joyful. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for JOYFUL

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elated
adjectiveadj
adjective

• exultantly proud and joyful; in high spirits

adjective satellite

• full of high-spirited delight

gleeful
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• full of high-spirited delight

jubilant
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success

• full of high-spirited delight

blissful
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• completely happy and contented

cheerful
adjectiveadj
adjective

• being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits

adjective satellite

• pleasantly (even unrealistically) optimistic

delighted
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• greatly pleased

• filled with wonder and delight

ecstatic
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• feeling great rapture or delight

euphoric
adjectiveadj
adjective

• exaggerated feeling of well-being or elation

exuberant
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• joyously unrestrained

• unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings

• produced or growing in extreme abundance

glad
adjectiveadj
adjective

• showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

noun

• any of numerous plants of the genus Gladiolus native chiefly to tropical and South Africa having sword-shaped leaves and one-sided spikes of brightly colored funnel-shaped flowers; widely cultivated

adjective satellite

• eagerly disposed to act or to be of service

• feeling happy appreciation

• cheerful and bright

happy
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

adjective satellite

• marked by good fortune

• eagerly disposed to act or to be of service

• well expressed and to the point

jolly
adjectiveadj
noun

• a happy party

• a yawl used by a ship's sailors for general work

adverb

• to certain extent or degree

adjective satellite

• full of or showing high-spirited merriment

verb

• be silly or tease one another

merry
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• full of or showing high-spirited merriment

• offering fun and gaiety

• quick and energetic

overjoyed
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• extremely joyful

thrilled
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• feeling intense pleasurable excitement

Best Hypernyms For JOYFUL

Here is a list of related hypernyms for joyful, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (9)
blissful delightful exhilarating exuberant gleeful happy jubilant pleased thrilled

Alternatives for ELATED

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