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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