jovial Definition
jo·vial (jō′vē əl)
jovial Related Forms
jo′·vi·al′·ity (-al′ə tē) noun
jo′·vi·ally adverb
jovial Synonyms
jovial Usage Examples
Modifies a noun
- banter: In spite of their jovial banter they are aware that each food has a season in spite of its continual availability within our shops.
- mood: In neither case would they be in a jovial mood.
- atmosphere: Despite the long sessions, there is a jovial atmosphere in the halls.
- manner: He brightened up the patients ' days with his jovial manner.
- spirit: There followed the walking section Christmas Dinner at 2.30pm which was attended by nearly 40, in jovial spirit.
- character: His Moon in Sagittarius does indicate a jovial optimistic character - what happened?
Modifying Another Word
- very: POLITICS BEHIND THE PARTY However, beyond the very jovial nature of this demo lie some much more important political points.
- too: Peter Brooke ( NI 89-92 ) - too jovial on Gay Byrne's show on the night of an IRA attack.
- almost: The mood seems naturally anxious but not grim, almost jovial, with people smiling.
- quite: Not surprisingly there was not a hint of ego to be seen anywhere, and the atmosphere was quite jovial and very friendly.
- generally: Personality Traits Sagittarians are known for their broad vision, tolerant attitude, freedom-loving philosophical air, and generally jovial spirits.
- extremely: Brother Viktor was large, extremely jovial and waving a penguin.
Browse dictionary entries near jovial
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