← BackshareGuessjovial/ˈdʒoʊviəl/adjectiveCheerful and friendly in a lively way.My grandfather is a jovial man who loves telling jokes at family dinners.Despite the rainy weather, the picnic had a jovial atmosphere.The jovial host greeted every guest with a warm smile.SynonymscheerfulmerrygenialjollyAntonymssullengloomy