Jocular
Humorous; fond of joking
adjectiveJocular
Humorous; fond of joking
adjectiveImagine This
A TV show for teens is called Joke Hour, and many teenagers are interested in the humor of the show's jokes and pranks.
Sounds Like
JOK-yuh-luhr
Looks Like
Looks like 'joke' + -cular (a visual cue to remember the association with humor).
Remember This
Jocular describes a cheerful, joking temperament or style, not a serious or solemn demeanor.
Other Forms
Connect With
humorous, jocose, facetious, jovial, witty
Note
Jocular is the adjective form; its noun form is jocularity and its adverb is jocularly. Do not confuse with phrases or words that imply sarcasm or harsh humor.
Study Deeper
- The comedian's jocular remarks kept the crowd laughing all night.
- Her jocular attitude helped lighten the mood during the tense meeting.
From Latin iocularis ‘of a joke’, from iocus ‘joke’.
Just One Clever, Unfailingly Lively And Roaring
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