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jocund
adjective
Cheerful and lighthearted; merry.
Advanced - Used in formal or literary contexts
Etymology
From Latin jocundus "pleasant, agreeable," altered from jucundus "delightful," from juvare "to help, delight."
Examples in Use
- 1.
"The jocund atmosphere made everyone feel welcome."
- 2.
"His jocund personality brightened the office."
- 3.
"The festival had a jocund, carefree spirit."
Related Vocabulary
Synonyms
cheerfulmerryjollyjoviallighthearted
Related Words
happygleefulblithebuoyant
Fun Fact
Jocund appears in Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet: "Night's candles are burnt out, and jocund day stands tiptoe on the misty mountain tops." The word has a literary, slightly archaic feel today.
Word Game Tips
Letters: 6 letters (J, O, C, U, N, D)
Scrabble Value: 16 points
Tip: The letter pattern in "JOCUND" appears in many related words.
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