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November 25, 2021

Word of the Day: Jovial

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Word of the Day : November 25, 2021

jovial \JOH-vee-ul\ adjective

What It Means

Jovial means "markedly good-humored" and describes people and things that are cheerful or full of joy.  

// Andy remembered his Uncle Jim as a jovial man with a ready smile, a firm handshake, and a cheery greeting for all.

// Family reunions are a jovial occasion in which long-distance relatives reconnect and, of course, share amusing stories about each other.

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