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10 Language-to-English DictionariesJoviality
/ˌdʒoʊ.viˈæl.ɪ.ti/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The state of being jovial; cheerfulness and good humor.
"Her joviality was infectious, brightening the mood of everyone around her." - 2
A quality of being friendly and cheerful.
"The joviality of the festival attracted many visitors."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'joviality' derives from the Latin 'jovialis', meaning 'of Jupiter', which was associated with good humor and joy. The term evolved through Middle French before entering English in the 17th century, reflecting a sense of cheerfulness and good spirits.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Joviality" is said worldwide
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jovialité
Transliteration: jovialité
"Sa jovialité a rendu la fête inoubliable."
Jovialität
Transliteration: Jovialität
"Seine Jovialität machte die Versammlung angenehm."
jovialità
Transliteration: jovialità
"La sua jovialità ha reso l'incontro speciale."
jovialidad
Transliteration: jovialidad
"Su jovialidad iluminó la habitación."
jovialidade
Transliteration: jovialidade
"A jovialidade dela contagiou todos os presentes."
उत्साह
Transliteration: utsāh
"उसकी उत्साह ने सभी का मनोबल बढ़ा दिया।"
欢快
Transliteration: huānkuài
"她的欢快让每个人都感到快乐。"
유쾌함
Transliteration: yukwaeham
"그의 유쾌함은 모두를 즐겁게 했다."
陽気さ
Transliteration: yōkisa
"彼女の陽気さは周りの人々を明るくした。"
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