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joyish

joyish adjective: like or characteristic of joy; somewhat joylike or joyful.

Adjective

joyish (comparative more joyish, superlative most joyish)

  1. Like or characteristic of joy; somewhat joylike or joyful.
    • "Because," she told me matter-of-factly, her hand on the door, "wearing these clothes makes me feel joyish." A child's truth. Wearing the clothes of the Newbery makes me feel joyish, too, though I'll admit the outfit is made up of layers, many of which are well worn, some new and unfamiliar, like...2001, Maria Salvadore, Roger Sutton, The Newbery & Caldecott Medal Books

Forms of joyish

comparativemore joyish
superlativemost joyish

Origin of joyish

From joy + -ish.

Questions about joyish

What does joyish mean?
Joyish means like or characteristic of joy; somewhat joylike or joyful.
What part of speech is joyish?
Joyish is an adjective.

Words near joyish in the dictionary

  1. joyhopping
  2. joyhops
  3. joyhouse
  4. joyhouses
  5. joying
  6. joyish
  7. joykiller
  8. joykillers
  9. joyless
  10. joylessly
  11. joylessness

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