Crossword clue
Jovial crossword clue
We have 16 answers for the clue “Jovial”, from 4–12 letters. The most likely answer is JOLLY.
All answers for “Jovial”
| Answer | Letters | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 4-letter answers | ||
| GLAD | 4 | Pleased and happy |
| 5-letter answers | ||
| JOLLY Best match | 5 | Happy and cheerful |
| MERRY | 5 | Cheerful and lively |
| HAPPY | 5 | Feeling contentment |
| 6-letter answers | ||
| GENIAL | 6 | Friendly and cheerful |
| JOCUND | 6 | Cheerful and light-hearted |
| HEARTY | 6 | Loudly cheerful |
| BLITHE | 6 | Happy and carefree |
| JOCOSE | 6 | Playful or humorous |
| 7-letter answers | ||
| AFFABLE | 7 | Friendly and good-natured |
| BUOYANT | 7 | Cheerful and optimistic |
| 8-letter answers | ||
| CHEERFUL | 8 | Noticeably happy |
| 9-letter answers | ||
| CONVIVIAL | 9 | Friendly and sociable |
| BONHOMOUS | 9 | Full of good-natured friendliness |
| EXUBERANT | 9 | Full of energy and cheer |
| 12-letter answers | ||
| GOOD-HUMOURED | 12 | Cheerful and amiable |
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What does “Jovial” mean?
Jovial means cheerful and friendly, full of good humour. It is an adjective, and comes from Jove, as the planet Jupiter was said to produce a cheerful temperament.
Solving tip
JOLLY, MERRY and GENIAL are the likeliest answers. In some cryptics a capitalised "Jovial" may point to JUPITER.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to the crossword clue "Jovial"?
The most likely answer is JOLLY (5 letters) — Happy and cheerful. Other common answers are MERRY (5), GENIAL (6), CHEERFUL (8), CONVIVIAL (9).
How many letters are in the answer to "Jovial"?
Answers to "Jovial" range from 4–12 letters. Count the squares in your grid and use the length filter on this page to narrow the list.