English

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Etymology

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From joy +‎ -ful.

Pronunciation

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  • enPR: joi'fəl, IPA(key): /ˈd͡ʒɔɪfəl/
  • Audio (US):(file)
  • Hyphenation: joy‧ful

Adjective

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joyful (comparative joyfuller or more joyful, superlative joyfullest or most joyful)

  1. Feeling or causing joy.

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