jovial

adjective
UK: /ˈdʒəʊ.vi.əl/
US: /ˈdʒoʊ.vi.əl/

  1. Friendly and in good spirits; cheerful and happy.

    1. He is a jovial man, always smiling.
    2. The jovial atmosphere made everyone feel welcome and ready to celebrate with joy.

Synonyms

merry genial jolly good-humored cheerful

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "jovial" is /ˈdʒəʊ.vi.əl/ in British English and /ˈdʒoʊ.vi.əl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "jovial": merry, genial, jolly, good-humored, cheerful.

Example usage of "jovial": "He is a jovial man, always smiling.". More examples on the page.