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Definitions

joviality

[joh-vee-al-i-tee] / ˌdʒoʊ viˈæl ɪ ti /
NOUN
gaiety
Synonyms
STRONG
animation blitheness brightness brilliance cheer color conviviality effervescence elation entertainment exhilaration festivity frolic fun geniality gladness glee gleefulness glitter grins hilarity jocoseness jocosity jocularity jocundity jolliness jollity joyousness lightheartedness liveliness merriment merriness merrymaking mirth mirthfulness pleasantness radiance revel revelry shindig showiness sparkle sport sprightliness vivacity whoopee
WEAK
blithesomeness colorfulness good humor high spirits joie de vivre reveling wingding
Antonyms
STRONG
depression discouragement dullness gloom sadness seriousness sorrow unhappiness work

Example Sentences

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Fans of the hirsute sourpuss seek him out for his in-your-face edge — the opposite of Santa’s remote joviality.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 25, 2025

Amid the banter and joviality, the message from the Red Roses was clear: they want to inspire the next generation.

From BBC • Sep. 28, 2025

One Christmas obligation is to bring tidings of comfort to those who, because they are suffering, find the obligatory joviality of the season off-putting and depressing.

From Washington Post • Dec. 23, 2022

Both Portman and Hemsworth bring a lighthearted joviality to Love and Thunder that works well in moments when the movie’s highlighting the emotional connection that first brought Thor and Jane together.

From The Verge • Jul. 5, 2022

Gebu’s joviality lasted for several days, and as was usual during these periods, Ranofer fared better as to food.

From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw