Jovial definition in context with images, synonyms and antonyms from the book, Vocabulary for the College-bound Student. Learn the word, jovial, in real context with illustrations in short authentic passages.
/ˈdʒəʊ.vi.əl/ (adj)
Jovial definition
happy and friendly, jolly, in a good and cheerful mood, merry, amiable, jocund, affable, blithe, cheery, convivial, sociable
Example
If you get some bad news, make a mistake, or just feel like you’re in a funk, don’t try to pretend you’re happy and jovial.
Acknowledge the feeling of unhappiness, letting yourself experience it for a moment. Then shift your focus toward what made you feel this way and what it might take to recover.
Would a deep breathing exercise help? A long walk outside? Talking it over with someone?
Let the moment pass and take care of yourself. Remember, no one’s happy all the time.
Source of example: https://www.healthline.com
Antonyms
aloof, hostile
Parts of speech
Noun: joviality
Noun: jovialness
Adverb: jovially
