Jovial and Kind

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Jovial adjective - Indicative of or marked by high spirits or good humor.

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Kind and jovial are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Kind" instead an adjective "Jovial".

Nearby Words: joviality, jovially

Kind adjective - Given to or made with heedful anticipation of the needs and happiness of others.

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Jovial and kind are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Jovial" instead an adjective "Kind".

Nearby Words: kindly, kindness, kindliness

Ned was almost always jovial and kind in return, though by later episodes starts showing some mutual contempt after everything Homer does to him.

Source: Sitcom Arch-Nemesis
In the book Dragondrums the generally jovial and kind Masterharper Robinton denies the dying Lord Holder Meron pain medication because the man refuses to name an heir and would gladly leave the land up for grabs from his many male heirs.

Source: Denied Food as Punishment
Lost: Hugo is usually seen as a jovial, Plucky Comic Relief kind of a character, especially in the first season.

Source: Sad Clown

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