English Synonym Finder

jovial

Definitions

Endowed with or characterized by a hearty, joyous humor or a spirit of good-fellowship.

Cheerful and friendly in nature or character.

Examples

The jovial host greeted every guest with a warm smile and a hearty laugh.

Despite the gloomy weather, the children remained in a jovial mood throughout the party.

Synonyms

cheerful jolly merry joyful happy convivial buoyant

Antonyms

gloomy morose miserable sad depressed melancholy sullen