jovially

Meanings

• adjective

  Used to describe a feeling or situation that is joyful, lively, and full of merriment.

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Rhymes

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jubilantly , merry-go-round , serenely , tenably

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Variants

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jovial , jovialities , joviality , jovially

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'jovialis', meaning 'of Jupiter'. Jupiter being the Roman god of the sky and thunder, and associated with happiness and prosperity.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'jovial' is often used to describe the mood at social gatherings, but it can also be used to describe a person who is always cheerful and full of life.

2. The term 'jovial' is derived from the Latin word 'jovialis', which means 'of Jupiter'. Jupiter being the Roman god of the sky and thunder, and associated with happiness and prosperity.

3. The term 'jovial' is often used interchangeably with the term 'merry'. However, 'merry' is often used to describe a feeling of happiness and amusement, while 'jovial' is used to describe a more lively and cheerful atmosphere.

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1. Cheerful: A feeling of happiness and optimism. Synonyms include 'happy', 'glad', and 'joyful'.

2. Merriment: A feeling of joy, amusement, and mirth. It is often used to describe a festive and lively atmosphere.

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Quotes

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1. I felt I was slumming, in my own life. My task was to ward off the drivel … the "jovial" claptrap of classmates and teachers, the maddening bromides I heard at home.

   - Susan Sontag,{it}New Yorker{/it},21 Dec. 1987

2. For, the people who were shovelling away on the housetops were "jovial" and full of glee; calling out to one another from the parapets, and now and then exchanging a facetious snowball …

   - Charles Dickens,{it}A Christmas Carol{/it},1843

3. In response, an infuriating wink: Alsana always likes to appear "jovial" at the very moment that her interlocutor becomes hot under the collar.

   - Zadie Smith,{it}White Teeth{/it},2001

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Culture

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The term 'jovially' is often used to describe a cheerful and friendly atmosphere. It is commonly used to describe the mood at social gatherings, parties, and celebrations. In literature, the word 'jovial' is often used to describe characters who are full of life and have a good sense of humor.

How to Memorize "jovially"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a happy and lively scene, such as a group of people laughing and enjoying themselves at a party. Imagine the sound of laughter and the feeling of joy in the air.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'jovial' with the feeling of happiness and joy. Imagine yourself feeling happy and full of life when you use the word.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'jovial' with the word 'joyful'. Remember that 'jovial' comes from the Latin word for 'of Jupiter', so you could also associate it with the Roman god of happiness and prosperity.

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