Jovialidad (en. Joviality)

/xoβjalidad/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
State or quality of being jovial.
Martha's joviality spread to everyone at the party.
La jovialidad de Marta contagió a todos en la fiesta.
Cheerful and carefree attitude.
His joviality makes him the life of the party.
Su jovialidad lo convierte en el alma de la reunión.
Manifestation of joy and good spirits.
The joviality in her voice made everyone feel welcome.
La jovialidad en su voz hacía que todos se sintieran bienvenidos.

Etymology

It derives from the Latin 'jovialis', which is related to Jupiter, the god of joy.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be in joviality
To be in a cheerful and pleasantly carefree state.
estar en la jovialidad
to spread joviality
To convey joy and good spirits to others.
contagiar jovialidad
to draw joviality out of someone
To make a person show their inner joy.
sacar jovialidad de alguien

Related Words

joy
State of mind that manifests as joy.
alegría
jovial
That has a cheerful and fun character.
jovial
jovially
In a jovial manner.
jovialmente

Slang Meanings

To be in a good mood.
Today I’m in a good mood thanks to the joviality of my friends.
Hoy estoy de buen rollo gracias a la jovialidad de mis amigos.
Good vibe.
The joviality at the meeting left everyone with a good vibe.
La jovialidad en la reunión dejó a todos con buena onda.