joyful

S2 W2

BrE /ˈdʒɔɪfʊl/ AmE /ˈdʒɔɪfəl/

adjective en → es

1 HAPPY [attributive], [predicative] A2

feeling or showing great happiness and pleasure

alegre, feliz, contento

  • be joyful about something

Collocations joyful occasion · joyful smile

  • She was a joyful child.

    Ella era una niña muy alegre.

2 CELEBRATE [attributive] B1

relating to or used in celebrations and happy occasions

festivo, de celebración

  • joyful event

Collocations joyful music · joyful dance

  • The party was a joyful celebration.

    La fiesta fue una celebración muy festiva.