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jovial

[joh-vee-uhl] / ˈdʒoʊ vi əl /


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I expected to see him in similarly jovial spirits.

From Slate ● Jul. 30, 2026

It doesn’t help that the vice presidents constantly runs down his wife in speeches, comments he tries to play off as jokes, but which are too hard-edged to sell as jovial.

From Salon ● Jul. 29, 2026

Richardson also brings a lighter touch, with Raducanu relaxed and jovial in a pre-tournament chat with British journalists.

From BBC ● May 22, 2026

Trump, taking a jovial tone, has even joked about his Scottish-born mother having a crush on Charles.

From Barron's ● Apr. 29, 2026

He acknowledged it with a jovial wave of his hand.

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling




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