A friendly dog wagged its tail joyfully.

Meaning: The dog was very happy and excited, and it showed this by moving its tail from side to side.

Choice of Words: Wagged is a verb that describes the side-to-side movement of a dog's tail. Joyfully means with happiness or great pleasure.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• The friendly dog wagged its tail with excitement upon seeing its owner.
• The friendly dog wagged its tail happily upon seeing its owner.
• The friendly dog wagged its tail happily.
• The friendly dog wagged its tail excitedly.
• The friendly dog wagged its tail in greeting.
• The friendly dog wagged its tail enthusiastically.
• The friendly dog wagged its tail to greet the children.
• The friendly dog wagged its tail and greeted the happy children.
• The friendly dog wagged its tail happily at the children.
• The friendly dog happily wagged its tail.