jovial

  • 131jolly — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) adj. joyous, frolicsome, mirthful; buoyant, elated. See cheerfulness. Ant., morose. II (Roget s IV) modif. 1. [Cheerful] Syn. jovial, merry, joyful; see happy 1 , 2 . 2. [Festive] Syn. convivial,… …

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  • 132merry — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) adj. jovial, mirthful, gay, vivacious. See cheerfulness. II (Roget s IV) modif. 1. [Happy] Syn. cheerful, joyous, mirthful; see happy 1 . 2. [Festive] Syn. enjoyable, amusing, lively; see entertaining ,… …

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