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Joyfully - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Joyfully means doing something with great happiness, delight, or enthusiasm. It describes an action performed in a cheerful or lively manner, often showing visible pleasure or excitement.

joyfully

/ˈdʒɔɪfəli/ /ˈdʒɔɪfəli/

Definition:

In a happy, cheerful, or delighted manner.

Synonyms:

happily, gleefully, cheerfully, merrily

Part of Speech:

adverb

Antonyms:

sadly, gloomily

Common Collocations:

laugh joyfully, sing joyfully, dance joyfully

Derivatives:

joyful, joyfulness

Usage Tips:

Use "joyfully" to describe actions done with happiness or enthusiasm.

Common Phrases:

joyfully celebrate, joyfully announce, joyfully embrace

Etymology:

Derived from "joy," from Old French "joie," and Latin "gaudia," meaning gladness or delight.

Examples:

  • 1. She smiled joyfully at the surprise party.
  • 2. The children ran joyfully through the park.
  • 3. He sang joyfully during the concert.
  • 4. They greeted each other joyfully after years apart.

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