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Definition of Jovially
1. Adverb. In a jovial manner. "He greeted his friend jovially"
Definition of Jovially
1. adv. In a jovial manner; merrily; gayly.
Definition of Jovially
1. Adverb. In a jovial manner ¹
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Definition of Jovially
1. jovial [adv] - See also: jovial
Lexicographical Neighbors of Jovially
Literary usage of Jovially
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A Biographical Dictionary of Eminent Scotsmen by Robert Chambers, Thomas Thomson (1853)
"He laughs as jovially as an attendant upon Bacchus, but continues as sober and
considerate as a disciple of Socrates. He is seldom serious except in his ..."
2. The Knights of England, France, and Scotland by Henry William Herbert (1852)
"Right jovially, my liege," returned the knight whom he addressed. A tall,
dark-featured soldier rode ... Right jovially will we—an' they dare cope with us ! ..."
3. The True Ahiman Rezon, Or, A Help to All that are Or Would be Free and by Laurence Dermott (1805)
"I. COME, boys, let us more liquor get, Since jovially we are all met, Since
jovially, &c. Here none will disagree ; Let's drink and sing, and all combine, ..."
4. Towards Morning by Ida Alexa Ross Wylie (1918)
""Well, it won't happen again," Herr Breithaupt, the bank cashier, declared jovially.
"Helmut will see to that, eh?" They all looked at him. ..."
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