jovial
5 synonyms and 5 antonyms for jovial, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Cheerful, friendly, and full of good humor.
Synonyms
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mirthful
jocund
Antonyms
How to use jovial
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a jovial mood
jovial host
jovial laugh
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.
Full origin of jovial →Frequently asked questions
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.
