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jovialcheerful and friendly in manner; good-humored

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: cheerful and friendly in manner; good-humored

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdʒoʊviəl/

Korean meaning: 유쾌하고 친근한; 쾌활한, 명랑한

Korean pronunciation: **조**비얼

Example Sentences

  • My grandfather's jovial spirit made even boring family dinners feel like comedy shows.
  • The jovial bartender knew everyone's name and favorite drink in the small town.
  • Despite being stuck in traffic for hours, he remained surprisingly jovial.

jovial

ADJECTIVE

//ˈdʒoʊviəl//

cheerful and friendly in manner; good-humored

jovial concept
💡 Concept

A jovial barista spreads good cheer while serving morning customers

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jovial rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Stay jovial and cordial, even at the memorial!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈdʒoʊviəl/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈdʒəʊviəl/

🌳Etymology

Rootjovi
Suffix--al

Origin

From Latin 'Jovialis' meaning 'of or relating to Jupiter,' the Roman king of the gods associated with benevolence and good fortune. The word entered Middle English through Old French, with the sense of being blessed by Jupiter and thus naturally cheerful.

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🎵Rhyme

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My grandfather's jovial spirit made even boring family dinners feel like comedy shows.

The jovial bartender knew everyone's name and favorite drink in the small town.

Despite being stuck in traffic for hours, he remained surprisingly jovial.

😄 Fun example

Her jovial 'Good morning!' was so loud that it woke up the entire dormitory.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

cheerfulmerryjollygenialaffable

Antonyms

morosesullengloomy

Related

jubilantbuoyantexuberantcordial