joyfulness en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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- /ˈdʒɔɪfəlnəs/
Etymology
Etymology tree English joyful Proto-Germanic *-in- Proto-Indo-European *-h₂ Proto-Indo-European *-éh₂ Proto-Indo-European *-yéti Proto-Indo-European *-eh₂yéti Proto-Indo-European *-h₂ti Proto-Germanic *-ōną Proto-Germanic *-inōną Proto-Indo-European *-dyé- Proto-Germanic *-atjaną Proto-Indo-European *-tus Proto-Germanic *-þuz Proto-Germanic *-assuz Proto-Germanic *-inassuz Proto-West Germanic *-nassī Old English -nes Middle English -nesse English -ness English joyfulness From joyful + -ness.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) The state of being joyful.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| joyfulnesses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
Synonyms
delight · delightedness · glee · joy · jovialness · merriness · cheerfulness · gleesomeness · merriment · pleasedness · joyousness · mirthfulness · gleefulness · jolliness · blithesomeness · joyfulness · joy · blitheness · exuberantness · cheeriness · gayfulness · liss · high spirits · contentedness · gayness · hilarity · happiness · contentness · felicity · mirth · gladsomeness · gladness · elatedness · joviality · joyousness · jollity · elation · exuberance · gaiety
Translations (4)
ru веселье (state of being joyful) · fi iloisuus (state of being joyful) · gv boggey (state of being joyful) · ru радость (state of being joyful)