jovial
Example Sentences
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But for now he is a jovial Irish scamp, with the merest hint of a dark streak; where Sherlock comes from money, James, as he’s called here, is at school on a scholarship.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026
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
"He was upbeat, and he had quite a jovial way about him."
From BBC • Jan. 5, 2026
José’s father, jovial, strong, always cracking jokes, landed in the hospital with a heart that doctors said was failing.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 17, 2025
The jovial innkeeper was gone, and in his place stood someone dark and fierce.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
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