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jocularity

[ jok-yuh-lar-i-tee ]
/ ˌdʒɒk yəˈlær ɪ ti /
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noun, plural joc·u·lar·i·ties.
the state or quality of being jocular.
jocular speech or behavior.
a jocular remark or act.
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Origin of jocularity

First recorded in 1640–50; jocular + -ity

OTHER WORDS FROM jocularity

o·ver·joc·u·lar·i·ty, noun

Words nearby jocularity

jockstrap, jockteleg, jocose, jocosity, jocular, jocularity, jocund, jocundity, Jod-Basedow phenomenon, jodhpur, Jodhpuri
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Words related to jocularity

blitheness, radiance, color, brilliance, gladness, revel, joviality, revelry, sport, glitter, jollity, jocosity, entertainment, glee, cheer, pleasantness, liveliness, elation, animation, lightheartedness

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