Bucuroas

Bucuroas is a term encountered in Romanian-language contexts but it is not part of the standard lexicon. In most references it is treated as a nonstandard or dialectal variant related to the standard adjectives bucuro(s) and bucuroasă, meaning cheerful or joyful. The standard masculine form is bucuros and the feminine form is bucuroasă.

The form bucuroas is typically found in older texts, regional speech, or as a misspelling in modern writing. Its precise meaning depends on context, but it generally conveys happiness or a pleasant disposition.

Etymologically, bucuroas is linked to the same root as bucurie (joy) and the verb bucura (to gladden). In addition to potential adjectival uses, bucuroas may appear as a rare surname in Romanian-speaking areas, though it is not widely documented in biographical sources.

Because it lacks strong attestation in contemporary language references, reliable usage examples are scarce. For formal writing, it is advisable to use the standard forms bucuros (masc.) or bucuroasă (fem.) to ensure clarity.

See also: bucuros, bucuroasă, bucurie, a bucura.