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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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   Jovial definition: endowed with or characterized by a hearty, joyous humor or a spirit of good-fellowship. See examples of JOVIAL used in a sentence.

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   What does jovial mean?

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   What is a synonym for jovial?

   • Some common synonyms of jovial are blithe, jocund, jolly, and merry. While all these words mean "showing high spirits or lightheartedness," jovial suggests the stimulation of conviviality and good fellowship. In what contexts can blithe take the place of jovial?

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   What is a jovial person called?

   • The word jovial, meaning “merry,” comes from Jove, another name for Jupiter. A jovial person is someone who is merry or joyful. The metal mercury, used in thermometers, is a quick-moving liquid at room temperature. Venus, or Aphrodite, was the goddess of love.

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   How to describe a person as jovial?

   • To describe a person as jovial, you mean they are happy and behave in a cheerful way. Synonyms include: cheerful, happy, jolly, and animated.

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   What does jovial mean in astrology?

   • The planet Jupiter photographed on 12 February 2019 by the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration ’s Juno spacecraft. The word jovial can mean “pertaining to the astrological influence of the planet Jupiter” (sense 2).

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   What is the difference between jovial and jocund?

   • The synonyms jocund and jovial are sometimes interchangeable, but jocund stresses elation and exhilaration of spirits. When might jolly be a better fit than jovial? The words jolly and jovial can be used in similar contexts, but jolly suggests high spirits expressed in laughing, bantering, and jesting.

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   Synonyms for JOVIAL: jolly, merry, festive, cheerful, witty, jocular, laughing, lively; Antonyms of JOVIAL: sad, unhappy, melancholy, sorrowful, blue, glum, depressed ...

   • Some common synonyms of jovial are blithe, jocund, jolly, and merry. While all these words mean "showing high spirits or lightheartedness," jovial...
   • Although the words blithe and jovial have much in common, blithe suggests carefree, innocent, or even heedless gaiety. // arrived late in his usual...
   • The synonyms jocund and jovial are sometimes interchangeable, but jocund stresses elation and exhilaration of spirits. // singing, dancing, and joc...
   • The words jolly and jovial can be used in similar contexts, but jolly suggests high spirits expressed in laughing, bantering, and jesting. // our j...
   • In some situations, the words merry and jovial are roughly equivalent. However, merry suggests cheerful, joyous, uninhibited enjoyment of frolic or...

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