jocund (ˈdʒɒkənd
)
Definitions
adjective
- of a humorous temperament; merry
Alternative Forms
jocundity (dʒəʊˈkʌndɪtɪ) ˈjocundness noun ˈjocundly adverb Word Origin
C14: from Late Latin jocundus, from Latin jūcundus pleasant, from juvāre to pleaseUsage examples
Could it be possible that Dukey, Pia's jocund little brother, had access to the rocks that I had managed to stay away from for months?
, Iced (1993)`She had a bewitching method of making anyone jocund against their inclination,' recalled Julia.
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