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jovialness

jo·vi·al
J j

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [joh-vee-uh l]
    • /ˈdʒoʊ vi əl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [joh-vee-uh l]
    • /ˈdʒoʊ vi əl/

Definitions of jovialness word

  • adjective jovialness endowed with or characterized by a hearty, joyous humor or a spirit of good-fellowship: a wonderfully jovial host. 1
  • adjective jovialness (initial capital letter) of or relating to the god Jove, or Jupiter. 1
  • noun jovialness The state or condition of being jovial; joviality. 1

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Origin of jovialness

First appearance:

before 1580
One of the 35% oldest English words
1580-90; < Medieval Latin joviālis of Jupiter (the planet, supposed to exert a happy influence), equivalent to Latin jovi- (see Jovian) + -ālis -al1

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Parts of speech for Jovialness

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

jovialness popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

jovialness usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for jovialness

noun jovialness

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