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Jovially
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Simple meaning
What does Jovially mean?
Jovially means in a cheerful and friendly way.
Dictionary definition
In a cheerful, friendly, and good-humored way.
Example sentences
Jovially in a sentence
easy
He laughed jovially at the silly song.
medium
The guide spoke jovially as the tour began.
hard
The principal greeted students jovially to create a warm tone for the assembly.
Synonyms
Words like Jovially
cheerfullyUse for doing something with a happy mood.
merrilyUse for doing something in a bright and joyful way.
Antonyms
Opposite words
gloomilyUse for doing something in an unhappy mood.
coldlyUse for doing something without warmth or friendliness.
Word family
Jovially word family
Base word
jovial
adverb
jovially
In a cheerful and friendly way.
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Practice 1
What does jovially mean?
Jovially means in a cheerful and friendly way.
Practice 2
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Practice 3
Which word is closest in meaning to jovially?
Cheerfully is close in meaning to jovially in this context.
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