ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Jocular

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈd͡ʒɒkjʊlə/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Jocular is an adjective meaning Humorous, amusing or joking.

Meaning

Humorous, amusing or joking.

Example Sentences

He was in a jocular mood all day.
All we had was a short and jocular conversation.
From the tone of the speaker, the last words might be understood to be jocular.
Sometimes he would notice it, pat it, call it half-mocking, half-jocular names, and so make it caper with extraordinary delight.

Synonyms for jocular

Depending on context, synonyms include jokey, silly, joculous, humorous, jesting, jocose.

Antonyms for jocular

Common opposites include heartfelt, serious, sincere.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include jocosely, joking, humorous, jocose, jesting, humourous.

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