joyfulness

Not only is it of Keira Knightley, the film’s greatest virtue, but it just beams joyfulness, which is something “Pride & Prejudice” radiates through and through.

Design of a Decade: The Greatest Hits of the '00s - Part II Glenn Dunks 2010

Then they both laughed for the sheer foolishness of that "joyfulness," which was so often on Elizabeth's lips.

The Iron Woman Margaret Wade Campbell Deland 1901

I wonder if I shall ever have a real, great joyfulness, that isn't a make believe! "

Faith Gartney's Girlhood 1865

It fairly embodies the sense of balance and joyfulness we often associate with the 18th century.

Howard Kissel: Ravel et al. at the Philharmonic Howard Kissel 2011

It fairly embodies the sense of balance and joyfulness we often associate with the 18th century.

Howard Kissel: Ravel et al. at the Philharmonic Howard Kissel 2011

With exceptional skill, in this and many other numbers, Calloway managed to play both sides of the street: Using the jive talk popular among African Americans, especially those in the big cities, he was able to communicate on a hip, insider level while delighting non-initiates (most of whom probably were white) with the joyfulness and apparent nonsense of his lyrics as well as giving them the pleasure of participating in call-and-response scat choruses.

Review of "Hi-De-Ho," Alyn Shipton's biography of Cab Calloway Jonathan Yardley 2010

The garden also offers another type of healing that is not physical, but spiritual, which is perhaps the greatest harvest of all: A hard day spent quietly weeding provides an opportunity to pull out weedy thoughts so productive ones can flourish; a morning spent sitting quietly and watching chipmunks and woodpeckers do their business can teach us about the joyfulness of work.

Maria Rodale: A Harvest of Healing Maria Rodale 2010

Yet there's a humbleness and a joyfulness; the vibe is not pretentious.

Julie Brothers: EcoFarm Conference: Sustainable Agriculture, Food, Love and Butterflies Julie Brothers 2012

Mr. Terrason's favorite strategy seems to be settling into a reggae-Caribbean rhythmic groove reminiscent of Bud Powell's "Broderick" that imbues everything he plays with an unmistakable joyfulness.

Freddie, Jacky, Charlie and the Doc Will Friedwald 2011

"As a girl, I was inspired by her joyfulness, and as a musician I'm inspired by her technical skills and the way she made something sound effortless."

Music's Best Remember Whitney Houston 2012