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Light-hearted vs Jovial - What's the difference?

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As adjectives the difference between light-hearted and jovial

is that light-hearted is an alternative spelling of lighthearted while jovial is pertaining to Jove or Zeus; Jovian.

light-hearted

English

Adjective

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  • jovial

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • (obsolete) Pertaining to Jove or Zeus; Jovian.
  • (obsolete) Pertaining to the planet Jupiter; Jovian.
  • (astrology, obsolete) Under the influence of the planet Jupiter (considered a source of happiness).
  • Merry; cheerful and good-humored.
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