jovial
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Adjective — Cheerful, friendly, and full of good humor.
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Etymology
From Italian gioviale, from Late Latin Ioviālis ("of Jove/Jupiter") — people born under Jupiter's astrological influence were once believed to have a naturally cheerful temperament.
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What does “jovial” mean?
The word “jovial” means cheerful, friendly, and full of good humor. In plain terms, warmly cheerful and good-humored, often in a hearty, sociable way.
How do you pronounce “jovial”?
“Jovial” is pronounced JOH-vih-uhl (/ˈd͡ʒoʊ.vɪ.əl/ in IPA).
How do you use “jovial” in a sentence?
Here is “jovial” used in a sentence: “The jovial host greeted every guest with a big laugh.”
What part of speech is “jovial”?
“Jovial” is an adjective.
Where does the word “jovial” come from?
The word “jovial” comes from Late Latin. From Italian gioviale, from Late Latin Ioviālis ("of Jove/Jupiter") — people born under Jupiter's astrological influence were once believed to have a naturally cheerful temperament.