Where does “joviality” come from?
Joviality comes from French jovialité, denoting the quality of being jovial or cheerful in manner and disposition.
joviality (English): The state of being jovial; jollity or...
Definitions
- The state of being jovial; jollity or...
Ancestry of “joviality”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | French | jovialité | joviality |