jocose
adjective
jocoseness
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a word derived from
jocose.
Example Sentences
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In his world geniality, translated into jocoseness, was indispensable before, during, and after a wedding—even at these scarcely usual nuptials!
From A German Pompadour Being the Extraordinary History of Wilhelmine van Grävenitz, Landhofmeisterin of Wirtemberg by Hon. Agnes Blanche Marie Hay
"Am I of any consequence?" he asked, with an effort at jocoseness.
From Jewel's Story Book by Clara Louise Burnham
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
There was just a bit of a drawl in her voice, a suggestion of jocoseness, continual appreciation of the humor of life and living.
From The Ramrodders A Novel by Holman Day
To tell the truth, a part of his jocoseness was a blind: he was the greatest peacemaker, except Mr. Harmony in the play, that ever was born.
From The Cloister and the Hearth A Tale of the Middle Ages by Charles Reade
