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10 Language-to-English DictionariesJovial
/ˈdʒoʊ.vi.əl/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Cheerful and friendly.
"The jovial host made everyone feel welcome at the party." - 2
Characterized by good humor and high spirits.
"His jovial laughter filled the room with joy."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'jovialis', meaning 'of Jupiter', referring to the planet Jupiter in astrology which was believed to bring joyful and cheerful moods to those born under it. The term entered Middle English in the late 16th century, initially relating to astrological influences before shifting to describe a cheerful, merry temperament.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Jovial" is said worldwide
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Jovial
Transliteration: ʒo.vjal
"L'hôte jovial a fait en sorte que tout le monde se sente bienvenu à la fête."
Jovial
Transliteration: joˈviːal
"Der joviale Gastgeber sorgte dafür, dass sich alle auf der Party willkommen fühlten."
Gioviale
Transliteration: dʒoˈvjale
"L'ospite gioviale ha fatto sentire tutti i benvenuti alla festa."
Jovial
Transliteration: xoˈβjal
"El anfitrión jovial hizo que todos se sintieran bienvenidos en la fiesta."
Jovial
Transliteration: ʒoˈvial
"O anfitrião jovial fez todos se sentirem bem-vindos na festa."
हंसमुख
Transliteration: Hansmukh
"हंसमुख मेज़बान ने सभी को पार्टी में स्वागत महसूस कराया।"
快乐的
Transliteration: kuàilè de
"快乐的主人让每个人在派对上感到受欢迎。"
유쾌한
Transliteration: yukwehan
"유쾌한 주최자가 파티에서 모든 사람이 환영받는 느낌을 주었습니다."
陽気な
Transliteration: yōkina
"陽気なホストはパーティーで皆を歓迎しました。"
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