Grandpa was in such a jovial mood he paid us a dollar every time we told a bad joke—so we got rich fast.
The teacher was so jovial on Friday that we suspected someone put extra sugar in her coffee.
My little brother was so jovial at dinner that he accidentally complimented the broccoli.
Mom was so jovial on Saturday that she called cleaning the house an “indoor adventure quest.”
The word “jovial” comes from Jove, another name for the Roman god Jupiter, because people born under that planet were once thought to be extra cheerful and full of fun.
A jovial street musician played a bright tune on the corner. A jovial crowd clapped; a jovial child danced, spilling ice cream. A jovial dog barked and licked the child's face. The jovial baker handed warm cookies to everyone. They left with jovial smiles as the sun set, laughing together.
🧑🎓 CEFR Level: C2 Proficient
This word is at the C2 level, which means it represents the highest mastery of English. It’s often used in specialized or highly formal contexts and helps you communicate with precision and subtlety, much like a native speaker.
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