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   jovial

   /ˈdʒəʊvɪəl/

   adjective

   • 1. cheerful and friendly: "she was in a jovial mood"

   Word Origin late 16th century: from French, from late Latin jovialis ‘of Jupiter’ (see Jove), with reference to the supposed influence of the planet Jupiter on those born under it.

   Derivatives

   • 1. joviality noun
   • 2. jovially adverb

   Scrabble Points: 16

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishJOVIAL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   JOVIAL definition: 1. (of a person) friendly and in a good mood, or (of a situation) enjoyable because of being…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of JOVIAL is characterized by good-humored cheerfulness and conviviality : jolly. How to use jovial in a sentence. Jovial and Birth Dates Synonym Discussion of Jovial.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishJOVIAL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If you describe a person as jovial, you mean that they are happy and behave in a cheerful way. [written] Father Whittaker appeared to be in a jovial mood. Synonyms: cheerful, happy, jolly, animated More Synonyms of jovial. joviality (dʒoʊviælɪti ) uncountable noun. ...his old expansive joviality.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryJOVIAL | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   JOVIAL meaning: 1. (of a person) friendly and in a good mood, or (of a situation) enjoyable because of being…. Learn more.

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   Use jovial to describe people who show good humor and are full of joy. Santa Claus, with his constant "ho-ho-hoing" is a jovial figure. Jocose and jocular are similar words, but they refer more to things that actually cause laughter.

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   Definition of jovial adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Define jovial. jovial synonyms, jovial pronunciation, jovial translation, English dictionary definition of jovial. adj. Marked by hearty conviviality and good cheer: a jovial host. jo′vi·al′i·ty n. jo′vi·al·ly adv. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language,...

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   Meaning & use. Pronunciation. Frequency. Compounds & derived words. Factsheet. What does the adjective jovial mean? There are six meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective jovial, four of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

10. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryJOVIAL definition in American English - Collins Online Dictionary

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    If you describe a person as jovial, you mean that they are happy and behave in a cheerful way. [written] Father Whittaker appeared to be in a jovial mood. Synonyms: cheerful, happy, jolly, animated More Synonyms of jovial. joviality (dʒoʊviælɪti ) uncountable noun. ...his old expansive joviality.

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    A complete guide to the word "JOVIAL": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.