jovial

/ˈjō-vē-əl/

adjective

  1. characterized by good-humored cheerfulness and conviviality : jolly

  2. of or relating to Jove

a jovial host

merry blithe jocund jovial jolly mean showing high spirits or lightheartedness. merry suggests cheerful, joyous, uninhibited enjoyment of frolic or festivity. blithe suggests carefree, innocent, or even heedless gaiety.