joyously

In happy fashion

Joyously means in a manner full of joy—with open, exuberant happiness: The children joyously ran through the sprinklers.

It suggests celebration or delight expressed outwardly, not quiet contentment.

She joyously accepted the award.

lighthearted

cheerfully

In a glad manner

whimsically · blithely · breezily · sunnily · lightheartedly · carefree · bubbly · effervescently · zestfully · jauntily

celebratory

festively

In celebratory fashion

fanfare · revelry · carnival · festival · fiesta · gala · pageant · parade · feast · banquet

elated

ecstatically

With intense joy

blissfully · delightedly · thrillingly · enraptured · buoyantly · radiantly · beaming · glowing · uplifted · elation

mirthful

laughingly

In an amused way

humorously · jovially · jocularly · wittily · comically · drolly · grinning · smilingly · teasingly · facetiously

Opposites
emotional state

joyouslysadly

In a sorrowful manner

miserably · sorrowfully · joylessly · unhappily · wretchedly

manner/demeanor

joyouslygrimly

In a bleak manner

glumly · gloomily · morosely · sullenly · somberly

Phrases
Family

joyous, joyousness

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G