— joyfully , adv. — joyfulness , n.
/joy"feuhl/ , adj.
1. full of joy, as a person or one's heart; glad; delighted.
2. showing or expressing joy, as looks, actions, or speech.
3. causing or bringing joy, as an event, a sight, or news; delightful: the joyful announcement of their marriage.
[ 1250-1300; ME; see JOY, -FUL ]
Syn. 1. joyous, happy, blithe; buoyant, elated, jubilant. See gay .
Ant. 1. melancholy.