joyful
gb/d͡ʒˈɔɪfəl/ us/d͡ʒˈɔɪfəl/
B2
Angličtina
~ 6200
Významy
0 významů
adjective
B2
state
1
feeling or showing great happiness
Feeling or showing very strong happiness.
Vzorec užití:
[someone] is joyful about [something]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes use "joyful" everywhere they would use "happy". In everyday English, people say "happy" more often for normal situations (e.g., "I'm happy today"), and use "joyful" for stronger, brighter feelings (e.g., "a joyful moment", "a joyful shout"). Another mistake is adding an unnecessary preposition, such as *"joyful of"*. Instead say "joyful about [something]" or simply "joyful" with no preposition (e.g., "She was joyful about the result" or "She was joyful").
Synonyma
happy (More general and common; can describe mild or strong positive feelings, while "joyful" usually suggests stronger, brighter happiness.)
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delighted (Often used for being pleased about a particular thing; "joyful" can describe a more lasting or glowing feeling.)
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elated (Suggests very high excitement or triumph; "joyful" can be quieter and warmer.)
Antonyma
sad (General opposite emotional state, lacking happiness.)
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miserable (Very unhappy, the emotional extreme opposite of strongly positive "joyful".)
Kolokace
feel joyful
|look joyful
|truly joyful
|deeply joyful
|joyful smile
|joyful heart
Témata
emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- She felt joyful when she finally saw her family at the airport.
- He gave a joyful shout as his team scored the winning goal.
- The children were joyful after hearing they had a day off from school.
- I woke up in a joyful mood for no clear reason.
- Their faces were joyful as they welcomed the new baby.
Učební příklady
- The students were joyful after the exam finished.
- She is joyful because she got a new job.
- They were joyful to see their old teacher again.
- He came home with a joyful look on his face.
- We felt joyful when we heard the good news.
adjective
B2
property
2
causing or filled with great happiness
Making people feel very happy, or full of strong happiness (about an event, time, sound, place, etc.).
Vzorec užití:
a joyful [event/occasion/sound/experience]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes use "joyful" to describe things that are only a little bit happy, where native speakers would say "nice" or "fun" instead. "Joyful" usually describes strong, special happiness, especially for important moments like weddings, reunions, or big celebrations. Also, avoid saying *"joyful party"* in very casual speech; "fun party" or "great party" is more natural, though "joyful celebration" is common and sounds more formal or emotional.
Synonyma
joyous (Very close in meaning; often used for events and occasions in a slightly more formal or literary style.)
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festive (Focuses on the lively, party-like feeling of an event; "joyful" focuses more on strong happiness itself.)
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cheerful (Suggests a light, pleasant, happy mood; "joyful" is usually stronger and more emotional.)
Antonyma
gloomy (Describes an event or place as dark or depressing instead of bright and happy.)
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somber (Describes a serious, sad, or grave mood, the opposite of a bright and joyful atmosphere.)
Kolokace
joyful occasion
|joyful celebration
|joyful event
|joyful atmosphere
|joyful music
|joyful reunion
Témata
emotions
|culture
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- It was a joyful occasion, with laughter filling every room.
- The choir filled the church with joyful music.
- They held a joyful celebration after the peace agreement was signed.
- The film ends on a joyful note, with the family finally reunited.
- Her wedding day was one of the most joyful events of her life.
Učební příklady
- The party was a joyful event for everyone.
- We had a joyful celebration after the game.
- The room had a joyful atmosphere with lights and music.
- Their joyful reunion made everyone smile.
- The festival was a joyful time in the city.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
joyful
IPA
GB/d͡ʒˈɔɪfəl/
US/d͡ʒˈɔɪfəl/
Slabiky a přízvuk
joy - ful (2 slabiky)
Stress on 1st syllable (joy)
Tvary slova
Adjective
- Base: joyful
Příbuzná slova
Výrazy
joyful celebration
1/d͡ʒˈɔɪfəl sˌɛləbɹˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
a very happy celebration
A party or public event where people feel very happy and show their joy.
Příklady
- The city held a joyful celebration after the team won the championship.
- New Year's Eve was marked by a joyful celebration in the town square.
joyful occasion
1/d͡ʒˈɔɪfəl ɔkˈeɪʒən/
fixed phrase
a very happy special event
A special event or time that makes people feel very happy.
Příklady
- Their wedding was a truly joyful occasion for the whole family.
- The birth of a child is always a joyful occasion.
- Graduation day is a joyful occasion that marks a new beginning.
joyful tears
1/d͡ʒˈɔɪfəl tˈɪɹz/
fixed phrase
tears caused by strong happiness
Tears that a person cries because they are very, very happy, not because they are sad.
Příklady
- She wiped away joyful tears as she listened to the good news.
- His eyes filled with joyful tears when he saw his daughter on stage.
make a joyful noise
1/mˈeɪk ə d͡ʒˈɔɪfəl nˈɔɪz/
fixed phrase
literary
produce loud sounds of joy or praise
To sing, shout, or play music in a loud way to show strong happiness or to praise, especially in a religious context.
Příklady
- The choir was invited to make a joyful noise during the festival service.
- People gathered in the square to make a joyful noise after the victory.
joyful reunion
1/d͡ʒˈɔɪfəl ɹiˈunjən/
fixed phrase
very happy meeting again
A very happy moment when people meet again after being apart for a long time.
Příklady
- The movie ends with a joyful reunion between mother and son.
- Their joyful reunion at the airport brought tears to my eyes.
- After years of living abroad, she had a joyful reunion with her childhood friends.
- The film ends with a joyful reunion of the family.