Joyfulness

Pronunciation: /ˈdʒɔɪfʊlnəs/

Definitions of joyfulness

noun a state of being full of joy or happiness

Example Sentences

A1 Her face lit up with joyfulness when she saw her favorite toy.

A2 The children danced around the room in pure joyfulness after receiving their gifts.

B1 His joyfulness was contagious, spreading to everyone around him.

B2 The joyfulness in her heart was evident in the way she greeted each person with a warm smile.

C1 The artist's work was filled with a sense of joyfulness that captivated all who viewed it.

C2 The joyfulness of the occasion was palpable, creating an atmosphere of celebration and happiness.

Examples of joyfulness in a Sentence

formal The bride's face was beaming with joyfulness as she walked down the aisle.

informal I can't help but feel a sense of joyfulness when I see puppies playing in the park.

slang That concert was lit, everyone was filled with joyfulness!

figurative The sun setting over the ocean brought a sense of joyfulness to my heart.

Grammatical Forms of joyfulness

• past tense: experienced
• plural: joyfulnesses
• comparative: more joyful
• superlative: most joyful
• present tense: experiences
• future tense: will experience
• perfect tense: has experienced
• continuous tense: is experiencing
• singular: joyfulness
• positive degree: joyful
• infinitive: to experience
• gerund: experiencing
• participle: experiencing

Origin and Evolution of joyfulness

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'joyfulness' originated from the Middle English word 'joifulnesse' which was derived from the Old French word 'joie' meaning joy.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'joyfulness' has retained its original meaning of being full of joy and happiness. It is commonly used to describe a state of being cheerful and delighted.