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Jocular
Humorous; fond of joking
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Imagine 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.
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Sounds Like
JOK-yuh-luhr
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Looks Like
Looks like 'joke' + -cular (a visual cue to remember the association with humor).
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Remember This
Jocular describes a cheerful, joking temperament or style, not a serious or solemn demeanor.
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Other Forms
Jocularitynoun
Jocularlyadverb
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Connect With
humorous, jocose, facetious, jovial, witty
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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.
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Examples
- The comedian's jocular remarks kept the crowd laughing all night.
- Her jocular attitude helped lighten the mood during the tense meeting.
Synonyms
humorousjocosefacetiousplayfulwitty
Antonyms
serioussolemngrave
Etymology
From Latin iocularis ‘of a joke’, from iocus ‘joke’.
Mnemonic
Just One Clever, Unfailingly Lively And Roaring
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