jovially

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“
She laughed jovially, and helped herself to another glass of wine If I were to write mine," Mr. Scogan remarked, "it wouldn't exist.

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  • He held out a hand to the pair and called jovially, “Come my lad and drink some beer Uh, thanks, I got some,” said the boy. —  To Play the Fool
  • "Welcome to the state of relaxation," I say "jovially." —  Glamorama
  • When he told them where his home was they would ask jovially, “Pretty hot down there?” and John would muster a faint smile and answer, “It certainly is.” His response would have been heartier had they not all made this joke—at best varying it with, “Is it hot enough for you down there?” which he hated just as much. —  Tales of the Jazz Age
  • I am done with such things, and done with love He finished his laugh Wait till you see Marah Leighton smile again,' he cried; and with the first reappearance of his old manner that I had seen in him since the beginning of this interview, he caught up a wine glass off the table, and filling it with wine, exclaimed jovially: 'Here's to our future wives! —  The Forsaken Inn A Novel
  • At sight of Presley and Vanamee he hailed them jovially, addressing them as "boys," and insisting that they should get into the wagon with him and drive to the house for a glass of beer. —  The Octopus : A story of California
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