joyous
gb/d͡ʒˈɔɪəs/ us/d͡ʒˈɔɪəs/
B2
Inglés
~ 5100
boldog, ujjongó, örömteli, örvendetes
B2
1
Patrón de uso:
[someone] feels joyous about [something]; a joyous [event/occasion/mood]
She felt truly joyous when she finally saw her family at the airport.
Igazán boldognak érezte magát, amikor végre meglátta a családját a repülőtéren.
The children were joyous as they ran through the sprinklers in the summer heat.
A gyerekek önfeledten boldogok voltak, ahogy a nyári hőségben a locsolók között szaladgáltak.
He gave a joyous shout when he heard that he had passed the exam.
Their faces were joyous as they welcomed the new baby home.
It was a joyous crowd, singing and dancing in the streets after the victory.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
I feel joyous today because my friend is coming.
Ma boldog vagyok, mert jön a barátom.
The students are joyous after the good test results.
A diákok boldogok a jó dolgozateredmények miatt.
Her joyous smile makes everyone happy.
They are joyous when they play together in the park.
He looks joyous in this photo with his parents.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes use 'joyous' in very ordinary situations where native speakers would simply say 'happy' (for example, 'I am joyous you called' sounds more formal or emotional than usual). Also, learners may confuse the adjective 'joyous' with the adverb 'joyously'; remember: 'a joyous day' (adjective), but 'they sang joyously' (adverb).
Significado
feeling or showing great joy
Colocaciones
joyous occasion
|joyous celebration
|joyous mood
|joyous laughter
|feel joyous
|truly joyous
Sinónimos
joyful (Very close in meaning; slightly more common and a bit more neutral in tone.)
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elated (Emphasizes a sudden, excited high level of happiness, often after good news.)
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overjoyed (Stronger and more intense than 'joyous', often used for very big happiness.)
Antónimos
sad (General opposite, describing an unhappy feeling.)
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miserable (Stronger opposite, suggesting deep unhappiness or suffering.)
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gloomy (Opposite in emotional tone, suggesting low spirits and lack of joy.)
Temas
emotions
|social
|celebrations
|core_vocabulary
Definición
Feeling or clearly showing very strong happiness.
Feeling or openly expressing very strong happiness and delight.
B2
2
örömteli
B2
örvendetes
C1
Patrón de uso:
a joyous [event/occasion/news/sound]
They gathered for a joyous celebration of their grandparents’ fiftieth wedding anniversary.
Örömteli ünnepségre gyűltek össze nagyszüleik ötvenedik házassági évfordulója alkalmából.
The birth of their first child was a truly joyous event for the whole family.
Első gyermekük születése igazán örömteli esemény volt az egész család számára.
We received the joyous news that her surgery had gone well.
The streets were filled with joyous music during the festival.
It was a joyous day for the town when the team brought home the championship.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The wedding was a joyous event for everyone.
Az esküvő mindenki számára örömteli esemény volt.
We got joyous news about my sister’s new job.
Örömteli hírt kaptunk a lánytestvérem új állásáról.
It was a joyous day when the war finally ended.
The party had a joyous atmosphere.
The festival was full of joyous music and dancing.
Error frecuente:
Learners may not realize that 'joyous' can describe events and things, not only people. It is natural to say 'a joyous event' or 'joyous news', not just 'she is joyous'. Also, it is slightly formal or literary, so overusing it in casual speech can sound unusual compared to 'great', 'wonderful', or 'happy'.
Significado
causing or filled with great joy
Colocaciones
joyous event
|joyous occasion
|joyous day
|joyous news
|joyous sound
|joyous music
Sinónimos
delightful (Focuses on how pleasant or enjoyable something is; a bit less intense than 'joyous'.)
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festive (Often used for parties or holidays; suggests a lively, celebratory feeling.)
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glorious (Adds a sense of greatness or beauty, not just happiness.)
Antónimos
sad (Describes events or news that make people feel unhappy, the opposite emotional effect of 'joyous' events.)
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gloomy (Describes dark, depressing, or cheerless events or atmospheres, opposite to 'joyous' ones.)
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tragic (Describes events causing deep sorrow, often involving loss, which strongly contrasts with 'joyous' events.)
Temas
emotions
|celebrations
|social
|core_vocabulary
Definición
Making people feel very happy, especially when talking about events or things.
Giving rise to great happiness and delight, or characterized by such happiness, especially of events, experiences, or things.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
joyous
AFI
GB/d͡ʒˈɔɪəs/
US/d͡ʒˈɔɪəs/
Sílabas y acento
joy - ous (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (joy)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: joyous
Familia de palabras
Expresiones
a joyous noise
1/ə d͡ʒˈɔɪəs nˈɔɪz/
fixed phrase
literary
a loud joyful sound
A loud sound people make when they feel very happy, such as shouting or singing together.
Ejemplos
- The crowd raised a joyous noise as the band came on stage.
- The children made a joyous noise when the presents were brought into the room.
joyous celebration
1/d͡ʒˈɔɪəs sˌɛləbɹˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
a very happy celebration
A party or event where people feel and show a lot of happiness.
Ejemplos
- The team’s win led to a joyous celebration in the city streets.
- New Year’s Eve turned into a joyous celebration that lasted until morning.
joyous day
1/d͡ʒˈɔɪəs dˈeɪ/
fixed phrase
a day full of joy
A day that is very happy and special for someone or for many people.
Ejemplos
- It was a joyous day for the country when the peace agreement was signed.
- The birth of their twins made it the most joyous day of their lives.
joyous news
1/d͡ʒˈɔɪəs njˈuz/
fixed phrase
news that brings great joy
Information or news that makes people feel very happy.
Ejemplos
- We received the joyous news that our visa had been approved.
- Her email brought the joyous news of their engagement.
joyous occasion
1/d͡ʒˈɔɪəs ɔkˈeɪʒən/
fixed phrase
a very happy special event
A special time or event that makes many people feel very happy.
Ejemplos
- Their wedding was a joyous occasion shared with close family and friends.
- The whole village came together for the joyous occasion of the harvest festival.