jovial
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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
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
Sharp lettering sits side-by-side with jovial illustrations of cannons, sombreros and brujas.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 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
He was a hard shrewd jovial politician, whose acts of kindness served his interest and whose interest was himself.
From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin
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