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jovial vs jolly

jolly vs jovial

jovial is not a noun while jolly is a noun.

jovial and jolly both are adjectives.

jovial is not a verb while jolly is a verb.

jovial is not an adverb while jolly is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
jovial No Yes No No
jolly Yes Yes Yes Yes
As adjectives, jovial and jolly are synonyms defined as:
  • jovial and jolly: full of or showing high-spirited merriment
Other synonyms of jovial include gay, jocund, merry, mirthful.
jovial (noun) jolly (noun)
a yawl used by a ship's sailors for general work
a happy party
jovial (adjective) jolly (adjective)
full of or showing high-spirited merriment full of or showing high-spirited merriment
jovial (verb) jolly (verb)
be silly or tease one another
jovial (adverb) jolly (adverb)
to certain extent or degree
Difference between jovial and jolly

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