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jocular

adjective (jocular); adverb jocularly

«jocular» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

(formal) Jocular means joking, funny and playful in a friendly way. tree →

In the lessons

Formal word in stories and reports: «a jocular remark», «a jocular uncle». It tells the reader someone is joking, not serious or nasty.

Examples

Grandpa was in a jocular mood at dinner. tree →
The headteacher made a jocular comment about the rain. tree →
His jocular manner made everyone relax. tree →
It was a jocular letter full of puns. tree →
She answered in a jocular tone. tree →
The jocular coach always told jokes at practice. tree →

Note

Say «JOK-yoo-ler». Formal; everyday words: jokey, playful, funny. Related: joke, jocularity.

On Mova

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