as in jolly
indicative of or marked by high spirits or good humor
the trip to the amusement park put everyone in a jovial mood
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Recent Examples of jovial
While others, such as greyhounds, engage in highly competitive sport, wiener dog racing is meant to be a jovial activity strictly for entertainment.
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Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 11 Sep. 2025
McAvoy turned to old friend James Corden, who rocks up as a jovial beatboxing music exec initially sceptical of Silibil N’ Brains’ real roots.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
For a French superstar chef whose eponymous NYC restaurant has received two Michelin stars, Daniel Boulud’s demeanor is unexpectedly laid-back and jovial.
—Brittany Loggins, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Sep. 2025
The exceptional service is jovial and slick, but never obtrusive.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 29 Aug. 2025
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Ezra Shaw / Getty Images The San Francisco 49ers held a Christmas Eve practice Wednesday without their jolliest player.—
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Wolff checks his list twice, and then heads off on his jolly mission, delivering gifts, goodness, and a reminder that the need is growing.—
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Besides its prominent cloud belts, Jupiter's greatest telescopic treasure are its four Galilean moons that run a merry race with each other around the planet, changing their respective positions from hour to hour and night to night.—
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The residents were excited to see both, but the real dog hopped down and went on its merry way, while Jennie stuck around to be snuggled.—
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Reblooming amaryllis each year saves money and brings back its festive charm every season.—
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The annual Three Kings parade blessed Little Havana yet again this year with its festive attire.—
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Sweater nails feel cozy and cheerful in the winter, especially in a shocking shade of scarlet.—
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Citrus Wreaths Create cheerful wreaths that lean on in-season oranges and lemons for pops of color.—
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“Jovial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jovial. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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