Synonyms for

Jovial

Verb / ˈdʒəʊvi:ʌl / Another word for jovial — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Jovial means happy and friendly.

Synonyms & similar words

jolly merry jocund gay mirthful cheerful jolly merry good-humored lighthearted festive gleeful joyful amiable affable cordial genial pleasant sociable companionable convivial enthusiastic high-spirited animated blithe

Example sentences

  1. The kids were in a jovial mood after playing all day.
  2. The party was full of jovial people dancing and laughing.
  3. The jovial teacher always made her students smile.
  4. Her jovial personality made her very popular with her coworkers.
  5. The family had a jovial dinner together.

Quotes

  • I am very fond of the company of ladies. I like their beauty, I like their delicacy, I like their vivacity, and I like their silence. - Samuel Johnson
  • A good laugh is sunshine in the house. - William Makepeace Thackeray
  • The secret to humor is surprise. - Aristotle

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