joyous

BrE /ˈdʒɒɪəs/ AmE /ˈdʒɔɪəs/

adjective en → es

1 HAPPY [predicative] B1

very happy and excited, especially because of something good that has happened or is going to happen

alegre, contento, feliz

  • be joyous about/over something

Collocations joyous occasion · joyous news

  • She was joyous at the thought of her wedding day.

    Ella estaba alegre al pensar en su día de boda.

2 CELEBRATION [attributive] B2

relating to or used in celebrations and parties, especially those that are happy and exciting

festivo, alegre, celebratorio

  • joyous occasion

Collocations joyous celebration · joyous music

  • The party was a joyous event.

    La fiesta fue un evento festivo.