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jovial

[joh-vee-uhl] / ˈdʒoʊ vi əl /


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

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Live images streamed before the leaders arrived showed a jovial atmosphere, with several among the top brass of China's ruling Communist Party seen chatting and smiling with members of Trump's administration.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

The jovial royal believes he can persuade Jerry to change course.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

He was in a jovial mood throughout the event, which was set up in a space overlooking an expansive lawn at his club, according to the person familiar with the matter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026

The harbour was a dancing thing, with fluttering paper boats, and the sailors on the quay were jovial, smiling fellows, merry as the wind.

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier




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