jovial
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He was in a jovial mood throughout the event, which was set up in a space overlooking an expansive lawn at his club, according to the person familiar with the matter.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026
The mood is jovial inside the Old Oaks Community Centre in East Acton, as I am welcomed with friendly smiles.
From BBC • Dec. 12, 2025
Play is a fitting way to describe Atencio’s contributions to two of Disneyland’s most beloved attractions, where pirates and ghosts are captured at their most frivolous and jovial.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 5, 2025
“I hope people will see me and see a happy, jovial person who has the same heritage as them.”
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 6, 2025
“Exactly what are you asking, Bill?” my dad says, a little less jovial than before.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
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