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jocund (adjective), more jocund, most jocund
1. Cheerful and full of good humor: Harry's aunt had a jocund personality that endeared her to her friends and colleagues.
2. Sprightly and lighthearted in disposition, character, or quality: In contrast to her overly serious husband, Mildred’s jocund sense of humor was always welcome and appreciated by her friends.
3. Full of gladness and gaiety; mirthful: The gathering at the social event was a jocund event and everyone enjoyed themselves.
4. Etymology: from Latin jocundus, "pleasant, agreeable, delightful"; however, there appears to be an influence from Latin jocus, "jest, joke".
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2. Sprightly and lighthearted in disposition, character, or quality: In contrast to her overly serious husband, Mildred’s jocund sense of humor was always welcome and appreciated by her friends.
3. Full of gladness and gaiety; mirthful: The gathering at the social event was a jocund event and everyone enjoyed themselves.
4. Etymology: from Latin jocundus, "pleasant, agreeable, delightful"; however, there appears to be an influence from Latin jocus, "jest, joke".
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“more jocund”
1. Cheerful and full of good humor.
2. Full of gladness and gaiety; mirthful. (1)
2. Full of gladness and gaiety; mirthful. (1)
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