General positive emotions:
* Happy
* Delighted
* Glad
* Cheerful
* Elated
* Jubilant
* Ecstatic
* Thrilled
* Blissful
* Exuberant
Words emphasizing specific emotions:
* Content (feeling satisfied and at peace)
* Gratified (feeling pleased and satisfied)
* Enthusiastic (showing great excitement and interest)
* Optimistic (hopeful and confident about the future)
* Inspired (feeling motivated and creative)
* Peaceful (feeling calm and tranquil)
* Grateful (feeling thankful and appreciative)
More intense or specific emotions:
* Rapturous (filled with overwhelming joy and delight)
* Euphoric (feeling intense happiness and well-being)
* Exultant (feeling triumphant and overjoyed)
* Giddy (feeling lightheaded and carefree)
* Delirious (feeling extremely happy and excited)
Words that convey a sense of inner peace and contentment:
* Serene (calm and peaceful)
* Tranquil (quiet and peaceful)
* Fulfilled (feeling complete and satisfied)
* Content (feeling satisfied and at peace)
Words that convey a sense of warmth and affection:
* Warm
* Tender
* Affectionate
* Loving
The best alternative for "joyful" will depend on the context and the specific emotion you want to convey.