joyfully
adverb
Simple meaning
In a joyous and gleeful way.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
joyfuhleeSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈdʒɔɪfəli
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
adverb
In a joyful manner; joyously.
In a joyous and gleeful manner
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Frequency
- Rare
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
This meaning: In a joyful manner; joyously.
Used this way, joyfully is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Positive and appreciative
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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Common Patterns and Combinations
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Word Family
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Inflected forms
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Full of or producing joy.
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Synonyms
Sense: in a joyful manner
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