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   jocular

   /ˈdʒɒkjʊlə/

   adjective

   • 1. fond of or characterized by joking; humorous or playful: "she sounded in a jocular mood"

   Word Origin early 17th century: from Latin jocularis, from joculus, diminutive of jocus (see joke).

   Derivatives

   • 1. jocularity noun
   • 2. jocularly adverb

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   What does jocular mean?

   • Get a quick, free translation! JOCULAR definition: 1. funny or intended to make someone laugh: 2. used to describe someone who is happy and likes to…. Learn more.

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   Are You a jocular person?

   • If so, then you are a jocular person. Being jocular has to do with being both jokey and fun. A jocular suggestion is not a serious suggestion — it's a joke. Some people are more jocular than others: anyone who is ultra-serious and always frowning is not jocular. A comedian makes a job of being jocular.

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   What is the difference between humorous and jocular?

   • humorous applies broadly to anything that evokes usually genial laughter and may contrast with witty in suggesting whimsicality or eccentricity. facetious stresses a desire to produce laughter and may be derogatory in implying dubious or ill-timed attempts at wit or humor. jocular implies a usually habitual fondness for jesting and joking.

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   Is being jocular a good thing?

   • Being jocular is usually considered a good thing: it's not just about making a lot of jokes; it's about being happy and pleasant to be around. "Jocular."

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishJOCULAR | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Jocular means funny or intended to make someone laugh, or used to describe someone who is happy and likes to make jokes. Learn more about the word, see how it is used in sentences and find translations in different languages.

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     JOCULAR meaning: 1. funny or intended to make someone laugh:...

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   • Jocular in Traditional Chinese

     JOCULAR translate: 有趣的;逗樂的, 愛開玩笑的. Learn more in the...

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     JOCULAR translate: 打趣的;逗乐的, 爱开玩笑的. Learn more in the...

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   Jocular means said or done as a joke or characterized by jesting. Learn the synonyms, examples, word history, and etymology of jocular from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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   /ˈdʒɑkjələr/ /ˈdʒɒkjələ/ IPA guide. Other forms: jocularly. Do you like to make a lot of jokes? Are you often silly? Are you usually happy? If so, then you are a jocular person. Being jocular has to do with being both jokey and fun. A jocular suggestion is not a serious suggestion — it's a joke.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › jocularJOCULAR | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Jocular means funny or intended to make someone laugh, or used to describe someone who is happy and likes to make jokes. Learn how to use this word in different contexts and languages with Cambridge Dictionary.

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   Jocular means given to, characterized by, intended for, or suited to joking or jesting; waggish; facetious. Learn the origin, synonyms, and usage of jocular with examples from various sources.

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   Jocular means cheerful and often making jokes or trying to make people laugh. Learn more about its synonyms, pronunciation, word origin and usage in sentences from Collins English Dictionary.

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    Jocular means characterized by joking and good humor, or meant lightly or humorously. Find the origin, pronunciation, and translations of jocular, as well as related words and antonyms.