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jocose
• \joh-KOHSS\ •
adjective
- *1 : given to joking : merry
- 2 : characterized by joking : humorous
Example Sentence:
In the office, Ellie's lively, jocose personality keeps everyone smiling and upbeat.
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When you need a word to describe something (or someone) that causes or is intended to cause laughter, you might pick "jocose" or a synonym such as "humorous," "witty," "facetious," or "jocular." Of those terms, "humorous" is the most generic and can be applied to anything that provokes laughter. "Witty" suggests cleverness and a quick mind, while "facetious" is a word for something that is not meant to be taken seriously. "Jocose" and "jocular" both imply a habitual waggishness and a fondness for joking.
*Indicates the sense illustrated in the example sentence.
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