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Definition of joviality

joviality

/ˌdʒoʊ.viˈæl.ə.ti/
jo · vi · al · i · ty
Adverb:jovially
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Plural:jovialities
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Adjective:jovial
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joviality Lexical Profile

joviality Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The quality or state of being cheerful, friendly, and full of good-humored merriment.

Example

"The host's natural joviality immediately put all the dinner guests at ease."

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• Rhymes for joviality

• Nearby Words

jousting
jovellana
jovial
joviality
jovially
jovibarba
jowl

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from French 'jovialité', derived from Late Latin 'jovialis' meaning 'of or pertaining to Jupiter' (Jove). In medieval astrology, those born under the influence of the planet Jupiter were believed to possess a sunny, cheerful, and convivial temperament.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Joviality. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/joviality
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