JOCULAR

jesting, jocose, jocular, joking

(adjective) characterized by jokes and good humor

jocosely, jocular

(adverb) with humor; “they tried to deal with this painful subject jocularly”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

jocular (comparative more jocular, superlative most jocular)

Humorous, amusing or joking.

Synonyms

• (humorous): jokey, silly, joculous; see also witty

Antonyms

• (humorous): heartfelt, serious, sincere

Source: Wiktionary


Joc"u*lar, a. Etym: [L. jocularis, fr. joculus, dim. of jocus joke. See Joke.]

1. Given to jesting; jocose; as, a jocular person.

2. Sportive; merry. "Jocular exploits." Cowper. The style is serious and partly jocular. Dryden.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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