joviality
/,dʤouvi'æliti/
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Definition
Noun: 1. The quality or state of being jovial; a cheerful, friendly, and good-humored nature or mood. It describes a hearty, festive, and sociable cheerfulness. 2. An instance or expression of this cheerful nature; a jolly and convivial feeling or atmosphere.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- His constant joviality made him popular at the office.
- The party was filled with laughter and joviality.
- Despite the bad weather, she maintained her usual joviality.
Advanced Usage
- "An air of joviality": A noticeable atmosphere or feeling of cheerfulness.
- An air of joviality surrounded the family reunion.
- "To be full of joviality": To be very cheerful and in high spirits.
- The old sailor was full of joviality as he told his stories.
Variants and Related Words
- Jovial (adj): Having or showing a cheerful and friendly mood.
- He was in a jovial mood at the celebration.
- Jovially (adv): In a cheerful and friendly manner.
- He greeted everyone jovially.
Synonyms
- Jollity: Lively and cheerful activity or celebration.
- Conviviality: The quality of being friendly and lively; enjoyable atmosphere at a social event.
- Cheerfulness: The quality or state of being noticeably happy and optimistic.
- Merriment: Gaiety and fun, especially expressed by laughter.
Antonyms
- Gloom: A state of depression or despondency.
- Moroseness: Sullen and ill-tempered mood.
- Solemnity: The state or quality of being serious and dignified.
Noun
- a jovial nature
- feeling jolly and jovial and full of good humor