Meaning & use

jovial

adjective·Academic

Cheerful, friendly, and full of good humor.

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The jovial host welcomed every guest with a warm handshake and a joke.

Despite the cold weather, the crowd remained jovial throughout the festival.

A note on using this word

Jovial suggests a hearty, sociable warmth, often linked with laughter and good company, rather than quiet contentment.

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