as in cheerfulness
a mood characterized by high spirits and amusement and often accompanied by laughter
the company's holiday parties often had an air of forced joviality
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Recent Examples of joviality
There was never any danger of an exit as Alcaraz showed a focus that rose above any joviality about a second-hand haircut.
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Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for joviality
Noun
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As Milchick, Tillman infused an unnerving cheerfulness into Lumon Industries’ macrodata refinement supervisor, a character who became increasingly central in Season 2.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
15 Sep. 2025
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Her vivacious attitude connects her with Aries (Stacey’s actual birthday is April 3) due to her fearlessness and cheerfulness in situations, no matter what is thrown at her.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
18 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Among the many items covering the table were a seasonal vegetable salad, a Margherita pizza the kids shared and an order of Strozzapretti for me, all of which were eaten with glee.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Oct. 2025
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When the fort commander surrendered his sword, shrieks of glee ripped from the throats of the Green Mountain Boys.—
Caity Weaver,
The Atlantic,
8 Oct. 2025
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Wide receiver Drake London added to the festivities with 110 yards on eight catches and a touchdown.—
Gabe Smallson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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Lights, fireworks, feasting, exchanging sweets and gifts, new clothing and prayer are often part of the festivities, as are rangoli, geometric floral patterns drawn on the floor with colorful powders.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Joviality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/joviality. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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