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joy·ful
(joi′fəl)adj.
Feeling, causing, or exhibiting joy. See Synonyms at glad1.
joy′ful·ly adv.
joy′ful·ness n.
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Adv. | 1. | joyfully - in a joyous and gleeful manner; "the old man had greeted her gleefully" joylessly - in a joyless manner; without joy; "she greeted her guests joylessly" |
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(dʒoi) noun2. a cause of great happiness. Our son is a great joy to us.deleite
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