jovial
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Lopez was known as a jovial "street priest" working with the poor and later became a leader of his missionary Salesian order in Paraguay, Bolivia and in Spain.
From Barron's ● Jul. 7, 2026
Everyone seemed jovial, leaving me to glare at my reflection in the dark train window, between stations, wondering what exactly my deal was.
From Salon ● Jun. 18, 2026
Lakers center Deandre Ayton bounced across the court after practice Monday wearing all black, his chains swaying, his mood jovial as he approached the media to talk about his role in the Western Conference semifinals.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 4, 2026
To his inner sanctum, his players in particular, he can be a jovial character - quoting Alan Partridge and enjoying typical training ground banter in between his demanding push for high standards.
From BBC ● Apr. 23, 2026
He smiled with jovial condescension and added "Some sensation!" whereupon everybody laughed.
From " The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald
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