joyful
gb/d͡ʒˈɔɪfəl/ us/d͡ʒˈɔɪfəl/
B2
Inglés
~ 6200
boldog, ujjongó, örömteli
B2
1
Patrón de uso:
[someone] is joyful about [something]
She felt joyful when she finally saw her family at the airport.
Nagyon boldognak érezte magát, amikor végre meglátta a családját a repülőtéren.
He gave a joyful shout as his team scored the winning goal.
Ujjongva kiáltott fel, amikor a csapata belőtte a győztes gólt.
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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The students were joyful after the exam finished.
A diákok boldogok voltak, miután véget ért a vizsga.
She is joyful because she got a new job.
Boldog, mert új állást kapott.
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.
Error frecuente:
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").
Significado
feeling or showing great happiness
Colocaciones
feel joyful
|look joyful
|truly joyful
|deeply joyful
|joyful smile
|joyful heart
Sinónimos
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.)
Antónimos
sad (General opposite emotional state, lacking happiness.)
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miserable (Very unhappy, the emotional extreme opposite of strongly positive "joyful".)
Temas
emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definición
Feeling or showing very strong happiness.
Feeling or openly showing very strong, uplifting happiness or delight.
B2
2
örömteli
B2
Patrón de uso:
a joyful [event/occasion/sound/experience]
It was a joyful occasion, with laughter filling every room.
Örömteli alkalom volt: minden szobát betöltött a nevetés.
The choir filled the church with joyful music.
A kórus örömteli énekkel töltötte meg a templomot.
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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The party was a joyful event for everyone.
A buli mindenki számára örömteli esemény volt.
We had a joyful celebration after the game.
A meccs után örömteli ünneplésben volt részünk.
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.
Error frecuente:
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.
Significado
causing or filled with great happiness
Colocaciones
joyful occasion
|joyful celebration
|joyful event
|joyful atmosphere
|joyful music
|joyful reunion
Sinónimos
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.)
Antónimos
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.)
Temas
emotions
|culture
|core_vocabulary
Definición
Making people feel very happy, or full of strong happiness (about an event, time, sound, place, etc.).
Causing, expressing, or filled with strong happiness or delight, especially when describing events, occasions, or atmospheres rather than a person’s inner feeling.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
joyful
AFI
GB/d͡ʒˈɔɪfəl/
US/d͡ʒˈɔɪfəl/
Sílabas y acento
joy - ful (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (joy)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: joyful
Familia de palabras
Expresiones
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.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- 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.