Jovial

Pronunciation: /ˈdʒoʊviəl/

Definitions of jovial

adjective having a cheerful and friendly disposition; jolly

Example Sentences

A1 She is always jovial and full of energy.

A2 The jovial atmosphere at the party made everyone feel welcome.

B1 The jovial host entertained his guests with jokes and laughter.

B2 Despite the challenges, she remained jovial and optimistic.

C1 His jovial nature helped to lighten the mood in tense situations.

C2 The jovial banter between friends made the evening even more enjoyable.

Examples of jovial in a Sentence

formal The jovial atmosphere at the party was infectious, with everyone laughing and chatting happily.

informal She's always so jovial, making everyone around her feel good.

slang I love hanging out with Sara, she's such a jovial person.

figurative His jovial personality lit up the room like a ray of sunshine.

Grammatical Forms of jovial

• past tense: jovialized
• plural: jovials
• comparative: more jovial
• superlative: most jovial
• present tense: jovializes
• future tense: will be jovial
• perfect tense: have been jovial
• continuous tense: is being jovial
• singular: jovial
• positive degree: jovial
• infinitive: to jovialize
• gerund: jovializing
• participle: jovialized

Origin and Evolution of jovial

First Known Use: 1580 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'jovial' originates from the Latin word 'jovialis', which is derived from 'Jovis', the genitive form of Jupiter, the Roman god of the sky and thunder.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone under the influence of the astrological influence of the planet Jupiter, 'jovial' evolved to mean cheerful, friendly, and good-humored in the English language.