jovial
Pronunciation: [ˈjoʊ.vi.əl]
Word
Context: "emotion"
(adjective) when someone is very cheerful and happy, almost always smiling or laughing. If you're in a good mood and enjoy having fun, you are jovial.
Example
At the party, the jovial atmosphere made everyone feel welcome and happy.
Example
He wasn't jovial at all; he seemed quite upset and serious instead.
Example
Why was everyone so jovial during the celebration?
Context: "personality"
(adjective) describing a person who is friendly and full of good humor, always ready to joke around and have a good time. A jovial friend is the one who makes everyone laugh.
Example
My jovial uncle always tells the funniest stories at family gatherings.
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The new teacher was not jovial; she was very strict and rarely smiled.
Example
Is he known for being jovial and fun to be around?
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