jovial — cheerful 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
A jovial barista spreads good cheer while serving morning customers
Joy vial makes him jovial - cheerful scientist with happiness potion!
Stay jovial and cordial, even at the memorial!
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🌳Etymology
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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📝Examples
“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.”
“Her jovial 'Good morning!' was so loud that it woke up the entire dormitory.”
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