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
But the series has so far introduced Storm End’s Ser Lyonel Baratheon (Daniel Ings), the jovial lord also known as the Laughing Storm, who befriends Dunk in the first episode.
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Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
While photography was strictly off limits in certain creative hubs to avoid spoiling unannounced figurines currently in development, the atmosphere on-site remained incredibly jovial.
—Robert Lang, Deadline, 23 Jan. 2026
Johnson's jovial tone contrasted with that of his MAGA colleagues.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 20 Jan. 2026
But the mood wasn’t entirely jovial.
—Tara Bannow, STAT, 13 Jan. 2026
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Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
While photography was strictly off limits in certain creative hubs to avoid spoiling unannounced figurines currently in development, the atmosphere on-site remained incredibly jovial.
—Robert Lang, Deadline, 23 Jan. 2026
Johnson's jovial tone contrasted with that of his MAGA colleagues.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 20 Jan. 2026
But the mood wasn’t entirely jovial.
—Tara Bannow, STAT, 13 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for jovial
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jovial
Adjective
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While his jolly personality won him many friends at the top of the pyramid, his flock of ordinary Catholics saw only his other side.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
3 Feb. 2026
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The surviving kids begin to suspect something is up, but their attempts to appeal to this world’s sad excuses for adult supervision — a jolly mailman, a blank-faced nurse, and a talking train — just lead to more murders.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Amaryllis flowers and winter greenery make for a merry arrangement.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Feb. 2026
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Which means if there’s more than two inches of snow on the ground, a merry band of Aurora volunteers spread out across neighborhoods to help seniors clear their sidewalks, stoops and driveways.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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They’ll be treated to an authentic Persian breakfast, while taking in festive gowns and sets embroidered with jasmine vines rendered in leather, a Hilá signature.—
Ari Stark,
Footwear News,
11 Feb. 2026
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This was the most popular festive plant in the early 20th century before being replaced by the poinsettia.—
Clarence Schmidt,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Even the prettiest and most cheerful landscapes and still lifes, such as Belly Flowers and Sonny Hart’s Garden, use this contrast to create tension.—
Benjamin Lima
Special Contributor,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Feb. 2026
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Just off the kitchen is a cheerful breakfast nook topped with skylights, inviting you to linger on weekend mornings.—
Miriam Schwartz,
Boston Herald,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Jovial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jovial. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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