Word: Joyful
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Feeling, expressing, or causing great happiness.
Synonyms: Happy, cheerful, delighted, jubilant
Antonyms: Sad, unhappy, sorrowful
Example 1: The children were joyful as they opened their presents on Christmas morning.
Example 2: She felt joyful when she saw her friends at the school reunion.
Example 3: The joyful music filled the room, making everyone want to dance.
Did you know that the word "joyful" comes from the Old French word "joie," which means joy? It has been used in English since the 14th century to describe a state of happiness.
"Joyful, joyful, we adore Thee, God of glory, Lord of love." - Henry Van Dyke
1. What does "joyful" mean?
a) Feeling sad
b) Feeling angry
c) Feeling great happiness
d) Feeling tired
Answer: c) Feeling great happiness
2. Which of these is a synonym of "joyful"?
a) Sad
b) Cheerful
c) Angry
d) Lonely
Answer: b) Cheerful
3. Which is an antonym of "joyful"?
a) Happy
b) Cheerful
c) Unhappy
d) Jubilant
Answer: c) Unhappy
4. Which sentence uses "joyful" correctly?
a) The joyful clown made everyone laugh.
b) The joyful rain soaked the ground.
c) The dog was joyful in barking.
d) The joyful rock sat on the ground.
Answer: a) The joyful clown made everyone laugh.
5. Which idiom is related to the feeling of being joyful?
a) Jump for joy
b) Run for cover
c) As busy as a bee
d) A drop in the ocean
Answer: a) Jump for joy
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