jovially

The word “jovially” has 4 syllables: jo-vi-al-ly

It's pronounced as /ˈdʒoʊ.vi.ə.li/


What is synonym and antonym for jovially?

In the thesaurus, “jovially” has 3 synonyms and 10 antonyms.

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


Synonyms for jovially

  • brightly
  • cheerfully
  • happily

Antonyms for jovially

  • bleakly
  • darkly
  • dejectedly
  • despondently
  • disconsolately
  • heavily
  • miserably
  • morosely
  • mournfully
  • unhappily

Example Sentences

  • He greeted everyone jovially, making them feel instantly at ease.
  • They laughed jovially as they reminisced about their childhood adventures.
  • The host jovially welcomed the guests into his home.
  • She spoke jovially, her cheerful tone lifting the mood of the entire room.
  • The team celebrated jovially after winning the championship game.

On this page you'll find 13 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to jovially, such as: bleakly, brightly, cheerfully, darkly, dejectedly, despondently, disconsolately.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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  • joyfully
  • joyously
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  • lightheartedly
  • livelily
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