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jovial

Pronunciation: [ˈjoʊ.vi.əl]

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Learn how to use jovial in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

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.

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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.

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Is he known for being jovial and fun to be around?

How to pronounce jovial

Pronunciation: [ˈjoʊ.vi.əl]

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