Dictionary entry

Joyful

Webster's Dictionary 1913

Joy″ful (?), a. Full of joy; having or causing joy; very glad; as, a joyful heart. “Joyful tidings.” Shak.

My soul shall be joyful in my God. Is. lxi. 10.

Sad for their loss, but joyful of our life. Pope.

— Joy″ful‐ly, adv. — Joy″ful‐ness, n.