jocose
adjective
jocoseness
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a word derived from
jocose.
Example Sentences
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He had not the customary jocoseness when they met at the close of day; he asked no questions about how she had spent her time; his manner was preoccupied.
From The Whirlpool by George Gissing
For ease and jocoseness of description it stands almost unapproachable.
From The Continental Monthly, Vol. 2 No 4, October, 1862 Devoted To Literature And National Policy by Various
No magazine of mirth exploded; no mine was sprung; and James entered into his chamber without any visible expression of jocoseness issuing from the fertile brains of Sir John Finett.
From Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 1 by John Roby
It was Mr. Mawmsey's friendly jocoseness in questioning him which had set the tone of Lydgate's reply.
From Middlemarch by George Eliot
"Am I of any consequence?" he asked, with an effort at jocoseness.
From Jewel's Story Book by Clara Louise Burnham
