joyishとは 意味・読み方・使い方

形容詞

joyish (comparative more joyish, superlative most joyish)

1. Like or characteristic of joy; somewhat joylike or joyful.
   • 2001, Maria Salvadore, Roger Sutton, The Newbery & Caldecott Medal Books:

     "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 gold lame draped on a dime-store dummy.