joviality
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6.0
- noun
- /ˌdʒoʊviˈæləti/
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jovialidad
- There's actually a bit of Jewish pride and joviality about it, but mainly everyone's been totally normal.
Examples
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By the third day, all joviality had trailed off as we settled into the grueling, hard drudgery of snow travel.
Fiction book (1993) -
Just trying to force a bit of joviality.
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There is not much laughing or joviality at the state tournament.
Academic text (1993) -
His usually forced joviality had disappeared.
Fiction book (1993) -
"Get back here, fella," Frank said, still trying somehow for joviality.
Fiction book (1997) -
"The government hasn't made life impossible, Van," Korry began with a show of joviality.
Fiction book (1997) -
I must admit, watching everyone argue over money as though it were an integral and inherent part of the energy and application, the reading really added some joviality to my serious day.
Blog text (25) -
The party was filled with laughter and joviality as everyone enjoyed the celebrations.
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Her joviality brightened the room, making everyone feel welcome and happy.
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They shared stories and joviality around the fireplace, creating a warm and friendly atmosphere.
Synonyms
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6.7
A feeling of strong, happy energy and excitement
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1.7
A cheerful, pleasant mood that makes people feel relaxed
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9.6
A feeling of great joy and energy about life
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1.0
A happy mood that makes you smile and helps others feel good
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8.0
A friendly, lively atmosphere that makes people enjoy being together
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1.6
A feeling of happiness and energy that makes others feel hopeful
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8.5
A feeling of cheerful, lively energy that people show
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4.8
A cheerful, carefree feeling that makes people relax
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8.0
A playful, joking way of behaving that makes people laugh
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5.5
A friendly, cheerful way that makes people feel welcome
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7.5
A cheerful, lively feeling that people show when they enjoy themselves
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2.7
A happy, lively feeling that makes people smile
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4.4
A happy, lively mood that makes people smile
A cheerful, friendly way of behaving that is patient and willing to help others
A friendly, happy way of acting that makes others feel better
A happy, light feeling that makes people smile and laugh
A feeling of joyful laughter that spreads to others
A cheerful relaxed manner that makes people feel at ease
A lively, cheerful, and relaxed way of moving or dressing
To joke and be playful in a friendly way that makes people smile
A playful, joking way of behaving that makes people smile
Antonyms
How Cheerful
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word joviality comes from Jove, another name for the god Jupiter, because people long ago thought anyone born under Jupiter was cheerful and lucky. That's why joviality means 'cheerful, friendly, and full of good humor'.