jocular — said or done in order to make people laugh; humorous or playful
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: said or done in order to make people laugh; humorous or playful
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdʒɑːkjələr/
Example Sentences
- Despite the serious meeting, he couldn't resist making jocular observations about the office coffee machine.
- Her jocular personality made even the most boring presentations entertaining.
- The professor's jocular approach to teaching made complex theories much easier to understand.
jocular
ADJECTIVE[/ˈdʒɑːkjələr/]
said or done in order to make people laugh; humorous or playful
Nobody asked him to lighten the mood — he's just naturally jocular.
Joe's joke jar makes YOU laugh — jocular humor everywhere!
His jocular wit, so particular, becomes truly spectacular!
Got the picture? Now let's practice.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'jocularis', derived from 'joculus' (a small joke), which comes from 'jocus' meaning 'jest' or 'joke'. The word entered English through French influence during the Middle English period.
Breakdown
joc- (joke, from Latin jocus) + -ular (relating to, characterized by, from Latin -ularis) = jocular (characterized by joking or humor)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Despite the serious meeting, he couldn't resist making jocular observations about the office coffee machine.”
“Her jocular personality made even the most boring presentations entertaining.”
“The professor's jocular approach to teaching made complex theories much easier to understand.”
“His jocular suggestion to solve traffic jams with flying cars actually sparked a serious discussion.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
Antonyms
Related
Want to master 19,000+ words?
Sign up free for flashcards & quizzes.