jovial

The word “jovial” has 3 syllables: jo-vi-al

It's pronounced as /ˈdʒoʊ.vi.əl/

What is synonym and antonym for jovial?

In the thesaurus, “jovial” has 4 synonyms and 25 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for jovial along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for jovial

cheerful
festive
jolly
merry

Antonyms for jovial

abject
aggrieved
anguished
blue
crestfallen
crying
dejected
depressed
despondent
disconsolate
disgruntled
disheartened
dispirited
downcast
forlorn
glum
heartbroken
melancholy
moody
sad
saddened
sorrowful
unhappy
wailing
weeping

Meanings of jovial

adjective
1. Cheerful and good-humoured; jolly, merry.
2. Pertaining to the astrological influence of the planet Jupiter; having the characteristics of a person under such influence (see sense 1).

Example Sentences

His jovial personality made him the life of every party.
The jovial atmosphere at the family reunion made everyone feel welcome.
She greeted us with a jovial laugh that brightened our day.
The jovial group of friends celebrated their success with laughter and music.
His jovial nature helped lift the spirits of everyone around him.

On this page you'll find 29 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to jovial, such as: abject, aggrieved, anguished, blue, cheerful, crestfallen, crying.

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