Many people waved Chilean flags out the windows of their vehicles, lending what would normally have been a quiet Sunday afternoon in the capital a joyous, party atmosphere.

Whatever the intended message, it was usually lost in the joyous, slapstick atmosphere of the piece.

If she had opted for the less dramatic (but more realistic) joyous atmosphere that the cast has enjoyed since rehearsals began, her story would have been much more complete.

Considering the joyous atmosphere of Chibi-Robo!

As did the Giants players and coaches themselves; there was almost a joyous atmosphere in the locker room afterward.

I assure you that the joyous atmosphere that you could find in Italian movie theaters a long time ago was still there until 20 years ago.

"We try to create a joyous atmosphere," Mr. Yu said.

The house was steadily filling up with guests, the atmosphere beginning to take on a joyous atmosphere as people greeted each other.

A joyous atmosphere prevailed on the closed streets of Kiryat Belz, the Jerusalem neighborhood where the wedding was held the night of Aug. 3.

Throughout the procession people throw paper confetti from windows and balconies adding to the joyous atmosphere of the day.