Added 8 October 2026 joyful /ˈd͡ʒɔɪfl̩/ adjective Categories: Describing WordsUncommon Words In Latin: gaudens Wiktionary adjective ! Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about joyful at Wordnik → Where our words come from → Full of or producing joy. make a joyful noise Full of high-spirited delight. a joyful heart Origin From joy + -ful. From Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org (CC BY-SA) Related Words: joyousgleefulelatedjubilantoverjoyedhappybeatificrejoicingcheerfulcheerymerryjoy Back to today's word