The Word of the Week jovial December is a jovial time of year. The lights, the carols, the celebrations. What do you think jovial means?

jovial adjective joh – vee - uhl Definition: *a joyous humor *a spirit of good fellowship

Synonyms: *cheery *chipper *festive *delightful *pleasant *jolly jovial Synonyms: *cheery *chipper *festive *delightful *pleasant *jolly

Antonyms: *sad *unhappy *down jovial Antonyms: *sad *unhappy *down

jovial Our aunt is a jovial host every holiday season, making sure we are all happy and well-fed.

jovial To create a jovial atmosphere, the students at MES decorated the hallways for the winter holidays.

Santa Claus is a well-known, jovial symbol of Christmastime.

jovial When his car skidded into the snowbank, Derek’s jovial mood was deflated.

What can you do around your house to create a more jovial environment?

What are some things you do, see, or hear that make you feel jovial?