English Dictionary
Definition of “jocular”
jocular (ˈdʒɒkjʊlə
)
Definitions
adjective
- characterized by joking and good humour
- meant lightly or humorously; facetious
Alternative Forms
jocularity (ˌdʒɒkjʊˈlærɪtɪ) noun ˈjocularly adverb Word Origin
C17: from Latin joculāris, from joculus little joke
Synonyms
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humorous,
joking,
funny,
amusing,
teasing,
jolly,
witty,
playful,
whimsical,
comical,
jesting,
jovial,
droll,
facetious,
roguish,
frolicsome,
ludic,
waggish,
sportive,
jocund,
jocose,
Usage examples
"The Major was addicted to illustrating his points with jocular mock-etymology.
Shah, Idries, Kara Kush (1986)When he stepped up the plate, a jocular Deschamps would egg on the pitcher to hit him in his "bad leg.
Ottawa Sun (2003)He left them jocular notes, identifying himself as "Lone Wolf, The People's Champion".
Times, Sunday Times (2001)He thought the cheery way Elizabeth answered back to the jocular crowds who clamoured for her after her coronation was equally deplorable.
Jane Dunn, ELIZABETH AND MARY: Cousins, Rivals, Queens (2003)
