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jovial
[ joh-vee-uhl ]
adjective
- endowed with or characterized by a hearty, joyous humor or a spirit of good-fellowship:
a wonderfully jovial host.
Synonyms: , , , , ,
Antonyms:
- (initial capital letter) of or relating to the god Jove, or Jupiter.
jovial
/ ˈəʊɪə /
adjective
- having or expressing convivial humour; jolly
Derived Forms
- ˈDZ, adverb
- ˌDZˈٲ, noun
Other Word Forms
- v·· adverb
- v··Ա noun
- ܲ·v· adjective
- un·v·· adverb
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of jovial1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
More than three decades on, he is by his son's side as the jovial pair joke with the team.
Scottie Scheffler has been in a relaxed and jovial mood throughout the start of a Masters week that could see him win a third title in four years.
The restaurant has the vibe of a upscale yet relaxed pub complete with dark wood furniture and jovial bartenders who tend the lengthy and prominent bar.
The name has lately been taken up by a modern network of jovial California history lovers, shorthand name “The Clampers.”
Laughter has been in short supply at Wales press conferences in recent times, but Jones ensured there was a jovial atmosphere at the beginning of another potentially turbulent campaign.
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