Meaning & use
jovial
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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