Jove

noun

ˈjōv 

: jupiter sense 1

Phrases

by Jove or less commonly by jove

chiefly British, old-fashioned + sometimes humorous

—used interjectionally to express surprise or to add emphasis

By jove, Randal, how pleasant a thing is life in London!

—Edward Bulwer-Lytton

"By jove, Lily, you do look a stunner!"

—Edith Wharton

… I've made up my mind to one thing, and, by Jove, I'll stick to it.

—Anthony Trollope

They are not attractive … and nor are they particularly comfortable or cheap, but by Jove they work.

—Bryony Gordon

… a setting in which one fully expects to overhear such expletives as Egad! or By Jove! or Bully! …

—Hudson Bridges

Examples of Jove in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Parents are also increasingly inspired by nature middle names like Dove, Bloom, Bear, Wolf and Storm, as well as mythological names such as Atlas, Itzel, Phoenix and Jove. —Hannah Sacks, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Latin Jov-, Juppiter

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above