jovial
jovial, good-humoured
adjective yo-vi-AHL Rare
Origin: from French jovial, ultimately Latin Jovialis (of Jupiter)
Also means
hearty, affable
Usage Note
Jovial describes a warmly good-natured, backslapping friendliness. In German it can carry a slightly patronising undertone: a jovialer Chef is approachably cheery but perhaps condescending. Compare the subtler freundlich (friendly) which lacks this hint.
Examples
"Sein joviales Wesen machte ihn bei Kollegen und Kunden gleichermaßen beliebt."
Natural Translation
His jovial nature made him equally popular with colleagues and clients.
Literal Translation
His jovial nature made him with colleagues and clients equally popular.
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