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jovially

jovially is a synonym of happily

adverb [ joh-vee-uhl ]

jovially is another word for happily

Happily means doing something with a sense of joy or contentment (She happily skipped down the street).

Jovially means an action done in a cheerful and good-natured way, often involving laughter (The host jovially greeted every guest with a big grin).

✅ Both words describe actions done with a positive mood.

Happily is more versatile and can describe any type of joyful behavior, while jovially suggests a warm, social, and sometimes boisterous cheerfulness (The author happily accepted the writing award; The groom, always the life of the party, jovially told jokes at his wedding).

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venerate

venerate is a synonym of honor

verb [ ven-uh-reyt ]

venerate is another word for honor

Honor means to show respect or admiration, often through words, actions, or ceremonies (We honored her lifelong dedication to science).

Venerate means to deeply respect or revere, often in a religious or sacred context (The ancient temple was a place where people came to venerate the gods).

✅ Both words convey respect and reverence.

Honor is often used to show respect for human achievements or qualities, while venerate is reserved for more profound and spiritual admiration (We honor our veterans with a parade; During the Renaissance period, artists' creations often venerated saints and biblical scenes).

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deluge

deluge is a synonym of downpour

noun [ del-yooj ]

deluge is another word for downpour

Downpour refers to a sudden and heavy burst of rain that often comes without warning (Our clothes were soaked after we got caught in a downpour on our walk home).

Deluge means a massive and overwhelming amount of rain, often causing flooding or widespread water damage (Because of the storm, the town experienced a deluge that turned streets into rivers).

✅ Both terms describe intense rain.

Downpour usually implies a shorter, more sudden rainfall, while deluge suggests a longer, more intense event, often with the potential for destruction (I'm glad the downpour ended quickly because I didn't have an umbrella; The deluge left the neighborhood flooded for days).

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