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Which jovial character is found in Shakespeare's play Henry IV?

jovial

[joh-vee-uhl] / ˈdʒoʊ vi əl /


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The line had been forming since 3 p.m., and once the show had begun, the Warning transformed from jovial 20-somethings to well-seasoned professionals.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026

I expected to see him in similarly jovial spirits.

From Slate ● Jul. 30, 2026

Everyone seemed jovial, leaving me to glare at my reflection in the dark train window, between stations, wondering what exactly my deal was.

From Salon ● Jun. 18, 2026

Richardson also brings a lighter touch, with Raducanu relaxed and jovial in a pre-tournament chat with British journalists.

From BBC ● May 22, 2026

He acknowledged it with a jovial wave of his hand.

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling


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