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View usage for: (dʒoʊviəl) adjectiveIf you describe a person as jovial, you mean that they are happy and behave in a cheerful way. [written] Father Whittaker appeared to be in a jovial mood. Synonyms: cheerful, happy, jolly, animated More Synonyms of jovial joviality (dʒoʊviælɪti) uncountable noun ...his old expansive joviality. Synonyms: mirth, fun, glee, gaiety More Synonyms of jovial jovially adverb [ADVERB with verb] 'No problem,' he said jovially. jovial in British English (ˈdʒəʊvɪəl) adjectivehaving or expressing convivial humour; jolly Derived forms joviality (ˌjoviˈality) or jovialness (ˈjovialness) noun jovially (ˈjovially) adverb Word origin C16: from Latin joviālis of (the planet) Jupiter, considered by astrologers to foster good humour jovial in American English (ˈdʒoʊviəl) adjective2. full of hearty, playful good humor; genial and cheerful from the astrological notion that people born under the sign of Jupiter are joyful Derived forms joviality (ˌjoviˈality) (ˈdʒoʊviˈæləti) noun jovially (ˈjovially) adverb Word origin Fr < LL Jovialis, of Jupiter < L Jovis: see Jove Examples of 'jovial' in a sentencejovial Definition happy and cheerful Father Whittaker appeared to be in a jovial mood. Synonyms jubilant cordial jocund (old-fashioned) Opposites solemn , grumpy , unfriendly , antisocial , morose , doleful Additional synonymsDefinition light-hearted and casual He sailed past, giving them an airy wave of the hand. Synonyms light-hearted, light, happy, gay (old-fashioned), lively, cheerful, animated, merry, upbeat (informal), buoyant, graceful, cheery, genial, high-spirited, jaunty, chirpy (informal), sprightly, debonair, nonchalant, blithe, frolicsomeDefinition interesting and lively Everyone became more animated. Synonyms lively, spirited, quick, excited, active, vital, dynamic, enthusiastic, passionate, vivid, vigorous, energetic, vibrant, brisk, buoyant, ardent, airy, fervent, zealous, elated, ebullient, sparky, sprightly, vivacious, gay (old-fashioned), alive and kicking, full of beans (informal), zestful Definition very happy or cheerful His spirit was anything but blithe below the surface. Synonyms happy, sunny, cheerful, merry, upbeat (informal), buoyant, airy, cheery, carefree, breezy, genial, jaunty, chirpy (informal), untroubled, happy-go-lucky, gay, debonair, insouciant, mirthful, light-hearted, gladsome (archaic) - journalist
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Additional synonymsDefinition cheerful or resilient She was in a buoyant mood. Synonyms cheerful, happy, bright, lively, sunny, animated, upbeat (informal), joyful, carefree, bouncy, breezy, genial, jaunty, chirpy (informal), sparky, vivacious, debonair, blithe, full of beans (informal), peppy (informal), light-heartedDefinition cheerful He is loved by everyone for his cheery disposition and sense of humour. Synonyms cheerful, happy, pleasant, lively, sunny, upbeat (informal), good-humoured, carefree, breezy, genial, chirpy (informal), jovial, full of beans (informal) Definition sociable or lively Enjoy simple but satisfying food in the bistro's convivial atmosphere. Synonyms sociable, friendly, lively, cheerful, jolly, merry, festive, hearty, genial, fun-loving, jovial, back-slapping, gay (old-fashioned), partyish (informal) Definition carefree and merry I am in good health, gay and cheerful. Synonyms cheerful, happy, bright, glad, lively, sparkling, sunny, jolly, animated, merry, upbeat (informal), buoyant, cheery, joyous, joyful, carefree, jaunty, chirpy (informal), vivacious, jovial, gleeful, debonair, blithe, insouciant, full of beans (informal), light-heartedDefinition causing happiness the bringer of glad tidings Synonyms pleasing, happy, cheering, pleasant, delightful, cheerful, merry, gratifying, cheery, joyous, felicitousDefinition feeling or expressing joy I'm just happy to be back running. Synonyms pleased, delighted, content, contented, thrilled, glad, blessed, blest, sunny, cheerful, jolly, merry, ecstatic, gratified, jubilant, joyous, joyful, elated, over the moon (informal), overjoyed, blissful, rapt, blithe, on cloud nine (informal), cock-a-hoop (old-fashioned), walking on air (informal), floating on air, stoked (informal) Everyone had a hilarious time. Synonyms merry, uproarious, happy, gay (old-fashioned), noisy, jolly, joyous, joyful, jovial, rollicking, convivial, mirthfulDefinition playful or humorous His conversation is carefully maintained at a level of jocose pomposity. Synonyms humorous, funny, pleasant, witty, merry, playful, mischievous, joyous, comical, jesting, teasing, jovial, droll, blithe, facetious, jocular, waggish, sportiveDefinition involving a lot of fun She was a jolly, kindhearted woman. Synonyms happy, bright, funny, lively, hopeful, sunny, cheerful, merry, vibrant, hilarious, festive, upbeat, bubbly, gay (old-fashioned), airy, playful, exuberant, jubilant, cheery, good-humoured, joyous, joyful, carefree, breezy, genial, ebullient (old-fashioned), chirpy (informal), sprightly, jovial, convivial, effervescent, frolicsome (old-fashioned), ludic (literary), mirthful, sportive, light-hearted, jocund (old-fashioned), gladsome (archaic), blithesome (archaic) Definition cheerful and jolly He was much loved for his merry nature. Synonyms cheerful, happy, upbeat (informal), carefree, glad, jolly, festive, joyous, joyful, genial, fun-loving, chirpy (informal), vivacious, rollicking (archaic), convivial, gleeful, blithe (archaic), frolicsome (archaic), mirthful (archaic), sportive (archaic), light-hearted, jocund (archaic), gay (old-fashioned), blithesome (archaic) Additional synonymsShe revelled in the mirthful music of her children's laughter. Synonyms merry, happy, funny, glad, amused, amusing, cheerful, jolly, hilarious, festive, playful, cheery, laughable, vivacious, jovial, blithe, uproarious, frolicsome, ludic (literary), sportive, gay, light-hearted, jocund, gladsome (archaic) |