/ Dictionary / Index J jovial: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: jo•vi•al Pronunciation: ( jō'vē-ul), [key] — adj. endowed with or characterized by a hearty, joyous humor or a spirit of good-fellowship: a wonderfully jovial host. (cap.) of or pertaining to the god Jove, or Jupiter. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: jovial (Thesaurus) Jove joviality Related Content Daily Word Quiz: fabricate Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language