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Joyous Definition & Meaning

joyous
adjective
  1. full of or characterized by joy; "felt a joyous abandon"; "joyous laughter"

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What does joyous mean?
full of or characterized by joy; "felt a joyous abandon"; "joyous laughter"
What part of speech is joyous?
Joyous is an adjective.

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