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Joviality: meaning, definitions and examples

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joviality

 

[ dʒəʊˈviːəlɪti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in social settings

Joviality is the quality of being cheerful, friendly, and full of high spirits. It is characterized by a sense of humor, laughter, and a positive attitude towards life.

Synonyms

cheerfulness, gaiety, jollity, merriment

Examples of usage

  • She brought a sense of joviality to the party with her infectious laughter.
  • His joviality was contagious, lifting the spirits of everyone around him.

Translations

Translations of the word "joviality" in other languages:

🇵🇹 jovialidade

🇮🇳 खुशमिज़ाजी

🇩🇪 Fröhlichkeit

🇮🇩 kegembiraan

🇺🇦 життєрадісність

🇵🇱 pogodność

🇯🇵 陽気

🇫🇷 jovialité

🇪🇸 jovialidad

🇹🇷 neşelilik

🇰🇷 쾌활함

🇸🇦 مرح

🇨🇿 veselost

🇸🇰 veselosť

🇨🇳 愉快

🇸🇮 veselost

🇮🇸 glaðværð

🇰🇿 жайдарылық

🇬🇪 ხალისი

🇦🇿 şənlik

🇲🇽 jovialidad

Etymology

The word 'joviality' originated from the Late Middle English term 'jovial', which means 'under the influence of the planet Jupiter'. In astrology, Jupiter was associated with good humor, jollity, and happiness. Over time, 'joviality' evolved to represent the cheerful and friendly nature of individuals. The concept of joviality has been celebrated in literature, art, and social interactions as a desirable trait that fosters positive relationships and a joyful atmosphere.

See also: jovially.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,744, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.