Glad happiness

Joyful

Also known as enjoyment, joyous

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A full, deep gladness that fills the whole body and lingers, often when something you care about is flourishing or being shared with people you love.

In the body

  • Fullness rising through the chest
  • Arms wanting to open wide
  • An urge to sing or move

Needs behind it

When these needs are met

ConnectionMeaningLove

Softer and stronger

  1. Glad
  2. Pleased
  3. Cheerful
  4. Happy
  5. Delighted
  6. Joyful
  7. Radiant
  8. Blissful
  9. Ecstatic
  10. Elated

Often confused with

Delighted

Delighted is a quick burst of pleasure at something that surprises or charms you; joyful is a deeper fullness that lasts and is often shared.

Radiant

Joyful names the fullness inside; radiant is that fullness showing, so that it seems to shine out to others.

See also

Playful