Example Sentences

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Shortly after trumpeter Ethan Marks took to the sidewalk, one of the American Hotel’s current residents leaned out his window and began vocally and jovially mimicking the fragmented and angular notes coming from the instrument.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026

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

“It may not be good for America,” Moonves added jovially, “but it’s damn good for CBS.”

From Salon • Oct. 2, 2024

If that's a dig at his bandmate, its meant jovially.

From BBC • Oct. 9, 2023

“But, Milo, you are doing your duty,” Colonel Cathcart exclaimed with a laugh that thundered jovially.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller