jocose

American  

[joh-kohs, juh-] / dʒoʊˈkoʊs, dʒə- /

adjective

1. given to or characterized by joking; jesting; humorous; playful.

   his typically lively and jocose manner.

   Synonyms:

   merry, sportive, comical, droll, funny, witty, waggish, facetious

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jocose British  

/ dʒəˈkɒsɪtɪ, dʒəˈkəʊs /

adjective

1. characterized by humour; merry

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Related Words

See jovial.

Other Word Forms

• jocosely adverb
• jocoseness noun
• quasi-jocose adjective
• quasi-jocosely adverb
• unjocose adjective
• unjocosely adverb
• unjocoseness noun

Etymology

Origin of jocose

First recorded in 1665–75; from Latin jocōsus, equivalent to joc(us) “jest” + -ōsus adjective suffix; joke, -ose ¹

Example Sentences

“Well aged parent,” said Wemmick, shaking hands with him in a cordial and jocose way, “how am you?”

From Literature

The acoustic trio is fond of inside-out pop covers and original compositions that range from jagged angularity to jocose lyricism.

From New York Times

In every jocose remark and offhand revelation, O’Brien captures an enigma of our species: We continuously broadcast our true selves — our deepest desires, fears and convictions — to anybody willing to listen.

From Los Angeles Times

Mr. Battle has a pleasant, jocose style of public address, but Ms Jamison’s is without equal, exciting in rhythm and phrasing, hilarious in off-the-cuff remarks, generous in spirit.

From New York Times

Well you might have to go somewhere else for those jocose jibes and that hit of hope because the Mill feels about as wild and witty as a Banksy this morning.

From The Guardian