Synonyms for joviality

Grammar : Noun

Spell : joh-vee-al-i-tee

Phonetic Transcription : ˌdʒoʊ viˈæl ɪ ti

Top 10 synonyms for joviality

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Définition of joviality

Origin : 1620s, from French jovialite, from jovial (see jovial).

noun gaiety

Example sentences :

With all its alarms, however, life in camp was not without its joviality.
Extract from : « South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 2 (of 6) » by Louis Creswicke

On the contrary, our doctor was full of talk and joviality—generous to a fault.
Extract from : « The Hunters' Feast » by Mayne Reid

The sounds of joviality increased, and Blake's mouth watered.
Extract from : « A Wounded Name » by Charles King

All previous coronations were said to be outdone by the feasting and joviality on this occasion.
Extract from : « Little Folks » by Various

He had a vein of rich humor approaching to joviality, yet he drank only water.
Extract from : « Wenderholme » by Philip Gilbert Hamerton

Nor was it only in streets and public places that mirth and joviality prevailed.
Extract from : « Runnymede and Lincoln Fair » by J.G. Edgar

Judd asked, continuing his rumbling manifestations of joviality.
Extract from : « The Eddy » by Clarence L. Cullen

There was no escaping the joviality of this first evening meal in camp.
Extract from : « The Road Builders » by Samuel Merwin

He was short and stout, and red in the face, and carried with him always an air of joviality.
Extract from : « Pickett's Gap » by Homer Greene

But her joviality, Fred felt, was an asset, and ought to be developed.
Extract from : « Song of the Lark » by Willa Cather

Antonyms for joviality

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