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
The tone was jovial, with the composers bringing musical instruments to perform as Laudenbach sang a quick verse about the film.
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Kambole Campbell, Variety, 12 June 2025
The meme is used to highlight and poke fun at cultural differences between Europeans and Americans, and while often jovial, such memes can adopt a tone of ridicule.
—Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Apr. 2025
There’s something very curious and innocent about their dynamic: Dina comes across as much more jovial next to Ellie, who has lived multiple lives at 19.
—Fernanda Pérez Sánchez, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2025
Blackberries are such jovial fruit, their tiny juice sacs pleading for pearly whites to burst them into juice.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 28 May 2025
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Kambole Campbell, Variety, 12 June 2025
The meme is used to highlight and poke fun at cultural differences between Europeans and Americans, and while often jovial, such memes can adopt a tone of ridicule.
—Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Apr. 2025
There’s something very curious and innocent about their dynamic: Dina comes across as much more jovial next to Ellie, who has lived multiple lives at 19.
—Fernanda Pérez Sánchez, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2025
Blackberries are such jovial fruit, their tiny juice sacs pleading for pearly whites to burst them into juice.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jovial
Adjective
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Crosby released a number of tunes throughout his career that were made perfectly for the jolliest time of the year, and his wins are still coming his way, even decades after his passing.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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Instead of its usual jolly cartoons, the channel began broadcasting footage of Russian military parades accompanied by music of the Russian nationalist singer Oleg Gazmanov.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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So where do locals and visitors in-the-know gather to eat, drink and be merry?—
Alissa Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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Throw on wide-leg jeans and a button-down, slip these on, and be on your merry way.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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The Independence Day picnic itself was a festive affair, featuring remarks from President Trump and a B-2 bomber flyover as part of the celebrations.—
WWD Staff,
Footwear News,
5 July 2025
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Fireworks will light up the sky at July Fourth celebrations across Michigan in what has become a festive staple as critical to the menu for some as the barbecue spread.—
Clara Hendrickson,
Freep.com,
4 July 2025
Adjective
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More Getty Images Just hours earlier, Korda had posted a cheerful story showing four oversized suitcases and her golf travel bag lined up at the airport.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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Despite his serious voice, Gamboa highlighted González’s cheerful character.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 July 2025
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“Jovial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jovial. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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