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jocular

joc·u·lar

jocular

 
 
pronunciation:
jak y lr
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Word Combinations (adjective)
part of speech: adjective
definition 1: jovial or inclined to joke; merry.
Your father was in a surprisingly jocular mood last night!
antonyms:
solemn
similar words:
jocund, jovial
definition 2: intended to be humorous; facetious.
He gave the audience a jocular wink.
similar words:
facetious
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derivations: jocularly (adv.), jocularity (n.)