Jovian

adjective

Jo·​vi·​an ˈjō-vē-ən 

: of, relating to, or characteristic of the god or planet Jupiter

Examples of Jovian in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

However, the planetesimals that did not form into the Jovian planets were left to travel through the solar system as comets. — Adam Lark, The Conversation, 16 June 2026

That is because this Jovian moon is thought to host a global subsurface ocean that possibly harbors some of the essential elements for life under its thick and icy shell, including complex organic chemicals and water. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 22 May 2026

That includes the Jovian moon Europa, where a probe is due to arrive in 2030 to search beneath its icy surface for signs of water and habitability. — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 12 May 2026

There is no true surface on Jupiter, and ice crystals inside the Jovian atmosphere contain water and ammonia. — Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 23 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1530, in the meaning defined above