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jocoseplayful or humorous; characterized by jokes and good humor

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: playful or humorous; characterized by jokes and good humor

Pronunciation (IPA): /dʒəˈkoʊs/

Korean meaning: 장난기 있는, 유머러스한; 농담을 좋아하는

Korean pronunciation: 저**코**스

Example Sentences

  • The professor's jocose teaching style made even the most boring subjects entertaining.
  • Despite his jocose nature, he knew when to be serious during important discussions.
  • Her jocose response to criticism showed that she didn't take the negative comments to heart.

jocose

ADJECTIVE

//dʒəˈkoʊs//

playful or humorous; characterized by jokes and good humor

jocose concept
💡 Concept

A jocose father entertains his family with playful dinosaur antics

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jocose rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Jocose wit turns the morose verbose!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/dʒəˈkoʊs/
🇬🇧 UK/dʒəˈkəʊs/

🌳Etymology

Rootjoc-
Suffix--ose

Origin

From Latin 'jocosus' meaning playful or humorous, derived from 'jocus' meaning joke or jest. This reflects the ancient Roman appreciation for wit and humor in social interactions.

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🎵Rhyme

verbosemorosegrandiose
verbose
morose
grandiose

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📝Examples

The professor's jocose teaching style made even the most boring subjects entertaining.

Despite his jocose nature, he knew when to be serious during important discussions.

Her jocose response to criticism showed that she didn't take the negative comments to heart.

😄 Fun example

The jocose uncle always brought laughter to family gatherings with his silly stories.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

humorouswittyplayfuljovialfacetious

Antonyms

serioussolemngrave

Related

jocularjokejestcomedyhumor