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 emotional weight of the Earth, Wind & Fire story and the Sly story is the reason why my SNL doc is such jovial fun.
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Dominic Patten, Deadline, 23 Jan. 2025
The two boxers, who previously competed against one another in a massive bout last year, were captured together amid a jovial encounter during the inauguration, with Paul hoisting Tyson atop his shoulders as other attendees cheered on.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 21 Jan. 2025
The education secretary – who oversaw a historic period for American learners that started with a pandemic and ended with a financial aid crisis – had a jovial, determined air about him.
—Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 18 Jan. 2025
No fog, no mist; clear, bright, jovial, stirring, cold; cold, piping for the blood to dance to; Golden sunlight; Heavenly sky; sweet fresh air; merry bells.
—Liz Tracey, JSTOR Daily, 14 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
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The same jolly collection also returns to the Top Streaming Albums chart for another year.—
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Winter break is a jolly time of the year for many children.—
Adjective
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Now Quentin and his merry band of murderous gays are dead by her hand, presumably leaving Greg to enjoy an undivided inheritance of $500 million.—
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In the Hollywood version, Julie Andrews plays the adorable Maria opposite Christopher Plummer’s dashing captain, leading their merry band of children out of Austria on the cusp of the Second World War.—
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Other spots for post-ski merriment are The St. Regis Bar and The Vintage Room, both at St. Regis Deer Valley where raw bar delicacies, sushi and festive cocktails are flowing.—
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Always one to break away from conventional norms, Miuccia Prada showcased festive cocktail dresses with colorful windbreakers, including a silver sequin spring dress with a bright yellow jacket.—
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Plant was putting them through a cheerful endurance test, but the filmmakers were used to the hunt.—
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Available in both a cheerful yellow daffodil and a muted pastel lavender, this handbag can add a vibrant statement to your outfit or a subtle pop of color.—
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“Jovial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jovial. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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