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jocular
adjective
Fond of or characterized by joking; humorous or playful.
Intermediate - Known to most educated speakers
Etymology
From Latin jocularis "laughable, humorous," from joculus, diminutive of jocus "joke, jest."
Examples in Use
- 1.
"His jocular manner put nervous guests at ease."
- 2.
"The meeting began with jocular banter."
- 3.
"Even in serious moments, he maintained a jocular tone."
Related Vocabulary
Synonyms
humorousplayfuljokingwittyamusing
Related Words
merryfacetiousjovialwhimsical
Fun Fact
Jocular, joke, and jester all trace to Latin jocus (jest). A jocular person enjoys jokes; this differs from funny (being amusing) or humorous (having a sense of humor).
Word Game Tips
Letters: 7 letters (J, O, C, U, L, A, R)
Scrabble Value: 16 points
Tip: Try building from common prefixes or suffixes when you spot these letters.
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