jovially
1
4.6
- adverb
- /ˈdʒoʊviəli/
:
jovialmente
- We lunch jovially and sumptuously upon the sea's edge.
- say jovially
- tell him jovially
- ask jovially
Examples
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Neiderman jovially responded, "I see you finally got kosher milk and coffee."
Academic text (2001) -
"It's great to see you all here today!" he said jovially, with a big smile on his face.
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"You know me," I said jovially.
Fiction book (1997) -
"Let me say hi to everybody," he said jovially.
Blog text (22) -
"Under arrest," the man in the fashionable green suit said jovially.
Fiction book (1993) -
"So don't just sit there," Craig called, almost jovially.
Fiction book (1999) -
"Of course, of course," Dickens said, shaking hands jovially.
Fiction book (1990) -
"Now it is a rule of these demonstrations," said Palladino jovially, "that we do not give our prizes back."
Fiction book (1991) -
The bearded young man with the rucksack answers almost jovially, "Please."
Fiction book (1999) -
Yet, at work, Filipina entertainers rarely fail to perform jovially for their customers.
Academic text (2007)
Synonyms
67
1.0
In a friendly way while smiling
34
1.0
In a happy, friendly way that shows you want to help
23
1.0
In a cheerful, lively way that shows happiness
19
3.0
With great joy and excitement
18
1.4
In a fun, teasing way
11
1.1
In a very happy way that shows delight
5
3.3
In a funny way that makes people laugh
5
3.0
In a way that shows great happiness and excitement
3
2.5
In a happy, friendly way
2
2.5
With the mouth turned up in a friendly way
2
2.9
In a very happy way that shows pleasure
1
4.9
In a casual, confident way that shows no worry
1
6.4
Someone moves in a lively, confident way that shows style
1
5.3
In a way that shows great joy and excitement
1
3.7
In a friendly and cheerful way that makes people feel welcome
1
3.7
In a cheerful, relaxed way without worry
1
7.3
In a playful way that breaks small rules to make people laugh
1
7.1
In a joking way to make people laugh
1
3.8
In a cheerful, carefree way without showing worry
1
5.1
In a lively and energetic way that shows excitement
1
7.7
In a lively, cheerful way that shows clear happiness
1
4.1
In a noisy, energetic, and cheerful way
In a friendly, lively, and enjoyable way
In a joking way to make people laugh
In a happy, laughing way
In a cheerful and lively way
In a lively, friendly way that shows you like talking
A cheerful relaxed way of speaking that shows no worry
In a lively, cheerful way that shows confidence
In a cheerful, lively way that shows happiness and energy
In a lively, energetic way that makes people feel excited
Antonyms
How Cheerful
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word jovially comes from Jove, another name for the Roman god Jupiter. People once thought that those born under Jupiter would be happy and friendly, so jovially means 'in a cheerful and friendly way'.