Jovialness
What it means
Warm, sociable cheerfulness in a person or atmosphere.
Reach for it when naming hearty friendliness in plain derivational form
The guide's jovialness helped the tired group recover its patience.
Words to choose between 5
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everyday
heartiness
Fits when robust sincerity characterizes the welcome
Careful Heartiness can concern appetite or physical vigor instead of humor.
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warm
good cheer
Fits when a welcoming positive spirit is shared
Careful Good cheer describes atmosphere more readily than stable character.
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formal
Fits when warm friendliness rather than loud merriment is the quality
Careful Geniality is gentler and less boisterous.
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formal
Fits when the conventional noun for hearty good humor is preferable
Careful Joviality may sound more abstract and polished than jovialness.
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literary
Fits when easy social warmth connects a group
Careful Bonhomie can feel detached or showy in an intimate tribute.
Opposites 3
- gloominess
- coldness
- ill humor
Common phrases 3
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natural jovialness
Her natural jovialness made the small reception feel generous.
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easy jovialness
An easy jovialness grew as the former rivals compared stories.
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host's jovialness
The host's jovialness helped every newcomer join a table.
Word family 3
Usage notes
Keep in mind
Jovialness is less conventional than joviality and may sound awkward to some readers.
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