jovial
adjective
endowed with or characterized by a hearty, joyous humor or a spirit of good-fellowship.
jovially
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a word derived from
jovial.
Example Sentences
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Making the rounds of TV talk shows, she jovially defended her old-fashioned lifestyle and dubbed herself an endangered species.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 21, 2025
Whittaker laughs jovially when he recalls the moment he arrived home in Australia to his wife and kids.
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2025
Not as much as Americans, who Smith jovially admitted to taking pains to avoid in her walkabouts.
From Salon ● Oct. 1, 2024
Mama Odie is described as described as the “catalyst” to the fantastical events that will occur on the re-imagined attraction, and concept art shows her figure jovially laughing as guests ride past.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 12, 2023
“I see you’re looking for someone to talk to!” he said jovially.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
