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[joh-vee-uhl] / ˈdʒoʊ vi əl /


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Live images streamed before the leaders arrived showed a jovial atmosphere, with several among the top brass of China's ruling Communist Party seen chatting and smiling with members of Trump's administration.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

To his inner sanctum, his players in particular, he can be a jovial character - quoting Alan Partridge and enjoying typical training ground banter in between his demanding push for high standards.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

The dictator was in a jovial mood and the two spoke for four hours, dining on black bread, potato pancakes and an array of meats.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 24, 2025

He found Killick "jovial" and knowledgeable, and was reassured when he told him he had about 100 staff.

From BBC • Dec. 22, 2025

“One more!” he said in a jovial voice.

From "A Single Shard" by Linda Sue Park




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