English Dictionary
Definition of “jovial”
jovial (ˈdʒəʊvɪəl
)
Definitions
adjective
- having or expressing convivial humour; jolly
Alternative Forms
ˌjoviˈality ˈjovialness noun ˈjovially adverb Word Origin
C16: from Latin joviālis of (the planet) Jupiter, considered by astrologers to foster good humour
Synonyms
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cheerful,
happy,
jolly,
animated,
glad,
merry,
hilarious,
buoyant,
airy,
jubilant,
cheery,
cordial,
convivial,
blithe,
gay,
mirthful,
jocund,
jocose,
Usage examples
She opened her eyes on the familiar room, its familiar clutter, Paul's familiar face, loving, anxious, nervously jovial.
Gee, Maggie, Lost Children (1994)"Truth is," replied Alastair Turner, his usually jovial disposition replaced by a stern glare.
Country Life (2005)They are not paid for their football, but you sense from the jovial atmosphere it does not dampen their enjoyment of the game.
SA Star (2005)Two years later I can now muster a jovial Monday morning goodbye.
Times, Sunday Times (2002)Derek was as jovial as Father Christmas, and with good reason, for he was still intoxicated by the cornucopia that is London.
Doris Lessing, THE SWEETEST DREAM (2001)
