English dictionary
jovial
adjectivePronunciation
ˈdʒəʊ.vɪ.əl
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
adjective
- full of or showing high-spirited merriment
Example sentences
when hearts were young and gay
{'source': 'Wordsworth', 'text': 'a poet could not but be gay, in such a jocund company'}
the jolly crowd at the reunion
jolly old Saint Nick
a jovial old gentleman