jovially
1
4.6
- adverb
- /ˈdʒoʊviəli/
- 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
100
1.0
In a friendly way while smiling
34
1.0
In a cheerful, lively way that shows happiness
29
1.0
In a happy, friendly way that shows you want to help
17
3.0
With great joy and excitement
17
1.4
In a fun, teasing way
10
1.1
In a very happy way that shows delight
5
3.3
In a funny way that makes people laugh
4
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
2
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
7.3
In a playful way that breaks small rules to make people laugh
1
3.7
In a cheerful, relaxed way without worry
1
4.1
In a noisy, energetic, and cheerful way
1
7.1
In a joking way to make people laugh
1
7.7
In a lively, cheerful way that shows clear happiness
1
3.8
In a cheerful, carefree way without showing worry
1
3.3
A cheerful relaxed way of speaking that shows no worry
1
6.4
In a lively, cheerful way that shows confidence
1
5.1
In a lively and energetic way that shows excitement
1
6.3
In a happy, laughing way
1
5.7
In a lively, friendly way that shows you like talking
1
4.5
In a cheerful and lively way
1
6.4
In a lively, energetic way that makes people feel excited
1
6.8
In a friendly, lively, and enjoyable way
1
5.0
In a cheerful, lively way that shows happiness and energy
1
8.3
In a joking way to make people laugh
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'.