jocose
adjective
jocoseness
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a word derived from
jocose.
Example Sentences
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At table, the pleasures of which in moderation were his only relaxation, he was always animated and merry; and this jocoseness was partly natural, partly intentional.
From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 16, No. 96, October 1865 by Various
Indifferent to the progress of time, Bevis talked on with his usual jocoseness, now and then shaking his tawny hair in a fit of laughter the most contagious.
From The Odd Women by George Gissing
Even the great Mr. Cullinan shook a little under the paternal jocoseness with which he came forward to kiss the bride.
From It, and Other Stories by Gouverneur Morris
"Am I of any consequence?" he asked, with an effort at jocoseness.
From Jewel's Story Book by Clara Louise Burnham
He said it with as much jocoseness as civility allowed, then at once rose.
From New Grub Street by George Gissing
