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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
Members of the band then burst through the door with a galvanizing musical salute that saw audiences cheer and clap along with jovial captivating.
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Sam Falb, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2024
In the morning, we were whisked away on the hotel's private gondola to the top of the mountain, where we were greeted with a festive atmosphere that included plenty of hot cocoa, warm fondue, and jovial spirits.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 28 Oct. 2024
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July 30, 2024
Mark Hartman, the coach of that Little League championship team, said Flaherty was a jovial kid off the field, but never on it.
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024
The mood of those awaiting Harris’ remarks is noticeably jovial, says Kathy Papa, who drove in from nearby Byron Center to see Harris speak.
—Sarah Atwood, Detroit Free Press, 19 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jovial
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These tunes usually begin to surge in November, as the days following Thanksgiving often signify the official start of the jolliest time of the year.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
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The video is a love letter to Paris as seen through the jolly eyes of Jacquemus, and features a cast of characters and friends (of Nike, Jacquemus, and the designer himself) including Serena Williams, Manu Rios, Central Cee, Carine Roitfeld, Amina Muaddi, and many, many more.José Criales-Unzueta, Vogue, 10 July 2024
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The company is also holding dinners featuring local chefs who incorporate cacao into their meals, a day of merry crafts-making and a festive holiday market with chocolatiers and foragers, among other chocolate-centric things.Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Krampus Nacht attendees will have the opportunity to drink, be merry and throw axes in a series of challenges—after some practice with a professional.Cailey Gleeson, Journal Sentinel, 21 Oct. 2024
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This year, Sun Valley is hosting three festive dining experiences.Roger Sands, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
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Want to join in the festive fun (and enjoy highs in the 60s?!)?Heather Bien, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2024
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The new film, which premiered at the Shanghai Film Festival in June, stars Huang Xiaoming in a transformative performance as a cheerful but mentally challenged man who lives with his nearly 70-year-old mother (Hsiao-Fen Lu).Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Nov. 2024
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No song was left unturned by this cheerful and nearly perfect sextet.Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Jovial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jovial. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.
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