as in cheerfully
in a cheerful or happy manner
jovially waved good morning to us
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Recent Examples of jovially
The two key solutions were to hire Bora Milutinović, a jovially unintelligible coach with a history of reclamation projects, and to launch a nearly two-year residency training camp in Orange County.
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Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Mar. 2026
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.
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Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
Her husband, who sat nearby, complained jovially about her habit of yelling at the TV news.
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Boris Kachka,
The Atlantic,
13 Feb. 2026
Officers continued to jovially make fun of others who forgot their coats in the freezing weather.
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Charlotte Observer,
13 Nov. 2025
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Mar. 2026
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.
—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
Her husband, who sat nearby, complained jovially about her habit of yelling at the TV news.
—
Boris Kachka,
The Atlantic,
13 Feb. 2026
Officers continued to jovially make fun of others who forgot their coats in the freezing weather.
—
Charlotte Observer,
13 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jovially
Adverb
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My second appointment is with Dr Mohit Mangla, the allopathic consultant, who explains cheerfully that Tulåh prioritizes Ayurveda, albeit viewed through the lens of modern medicine.
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Most of them answered the phone cheerfully.
Adverb
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One of their favorites is driving to one of Oregon’s scenic viewpoints, Pilot Butte, to watch the sunset, where Middaugh often brings her professional camera, while Ward happily snaps photos on his iPhone.
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Youngsters romped through the crowd, happily indulging in eggthrowing or dunking-machine antics or trying to climb to the pinnacle of a greased pole, where a $20 bill waited.
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Despite star Alphonso Davies starting the match on the bench, Canada began the game brightly, pressing Morocco very successfully and threatening its goal frequently throughout the first quarter of the match.
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The base of this simple mocktail is a ginger-lime cordial that's brightly flavored and not too sweet.
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“Jovially.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jovially. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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