HyperDic: jocular

English > 2 senses of the word jocular:
ADJECTIVEalljocular, jesting, jocose, jokingcharacterized by jokes and good humor
ADVERBalljocular, jocoselywith humor / humor
jocular > pronunciation
Soundsjhaa'kyahler
Rhymesalveolar ... Ziegler: 240 rhymes with ler...
English > jocular: 2 senses > adjective 1
MeaningCharacterized by jokes and good humor.
Synonymsjesting, jocose, joking
Broaderhumorous, humourousFull of or characterized by humor
Spanishchistoso, cómico, humorístico, jocoso
Nounsjocularityfun characterized by humor
jocularitya feeling facetious merriment
joke, jocularityactivity characterized by good humor
jokea humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
Adverbsjocularwith humor / humor
English > jocular: 2 senses > adverb 1
MeaningWith humor / humor.
Example"they tried to deal with this painful subject jocularly"
Synonymjocosely
Spanishjocosamente
Adjectivesjocularcharacterized by jokes and good humor

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