Jovially
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈd͡ʒəʊ.vɪ.ə.li/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Jovially is an adverb meaning (astrology, obsolete) Under the astrological influence of the planet Jupiter.
Meaning
(astrology, obsolete) Under the astrological influence of the planet Jupiter.
More Meanings
- (by extension) In a jovial (“cheerful and good-humoured”) manner; jollily, merrily.
Example Sentences
Life there was at its usual nocturnal ferment. A few of the men were jovially drunk, a few of them savagely so.
He greeted Milo jovially each time they met and, in an excess of contrite generosity, impulsively recommended Major Major for promotion.
After they had put their Affairs in a proper Diſpoſition aboard, they went ashore to a little Village for Refreshments, and lived jovially the remaining Part of the Day, at a Tavern, spending three Pistols, and then departed.
The seasoning of a play is the applause. / Now, though the Foxe be punish'd by the lawes, / He, yet, doth hope there is no suffring due, / For any fact, which he hath done 'gainst you; / If there be, sensure him: here he, doubtfull, stands. / If not, fare iouially, and clap your hands.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include astrologically, planetarily, astrodynamically, saturnally, jumentously, synodically.
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