jovial
/ˈdʒoʊviəl/
jo · vi · al
ˈdʒoʊ · vi · əl
English Definition
adj. cheerful and friendly
Significado en Español
jovial, alegre
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
vui vẻ, thân thiện
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Example Sentence
The host had a jovial personality.
主人性格开朗友善。
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “jovial”:
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A
gloomy
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B
morose
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C
jolly
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D
sullen
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C — jolly.
“jovial” means adj. cheerful and friendly
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The ______ host laughed loudly and warmly welcomed every single guest.
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A
jovial
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B
gloomy
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C
grumpy
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D
cold
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A — jovial.
“jovial” means adj. cheerful and friendly
Common questions about “jovial”
What does “jovial” mean?
jovial — adj. cheerful and friendly. In Chinese: 快乐的，友好的.
How do you pronounce “jovial”?
jovial is pronounced /ˈdʒoʊviəl/. It breaks into 3 syllables: jo · vi · al.
How do you use “jovial” in a sentence?
The host had a jovial personality. (主人性格开朗友善。)
What are synonyms for “jovial”?
cheerful, jolly, genial — all close in meaning to jovial (adj. cheerful and friendly).
Is “jovial” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. jovial appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
