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Word: Jovial
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
late 16th century: from French, from late Latin jovialis ‘of Jupiter’ (see Jove), with reference to the supposed influence of the planet Jupiter on those born under it
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈdʒəʊvɪəl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
cheerful and friendly
Short Definition:cheerful
Examples:- she was in a jovial mood
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