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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