jocundity

American  

[joh-kuhn-di-tee] / dʒoʊˈkʌn dɪ ti /

noun

plural

jocundities

1. the state or an instance of being jocund; gaiety.

2. a jocund remark or act.

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Etymology

Origin of jocundity

1375–1425; late Middle English jocundite; jocund, -ity

Example Sentences

Before their imperturbable jocundity what bad humour can exist?

From The Tapestry Book by Candee, Helen Churchill Hungerford, Mrs.

Learned and meditative as was Sir Thomas More, a jesting humour, a philosophical jocundity, indulged on important as well as on ordinary occasions, served his wise purpose.

From Amenities of Literature Consisting of Sketches and Characters of English Literature by Disraeli, Isaac

Lorelei realized before long that this very jocundity of his, since it fed upon constant change and excitement, constituted the gravest menace to their happiness.

From The Auction Block by Beach, Rex Ellingwood

Cecil had been taking time by the forelock in anticipation of Shaw's descent in the morning and was inclined to jocundity.

From Master Tales of Mystery, Volume 3 by Reynolds, Francis J. (Francis Joseph)

Ornament—strange as the doctrine sounds in a world decivilized—was in the beginning intended to be something jocund; and jocundity was never to be achieved but by postponement, deference, and modesty. 

From Essays by Meynell, Alice Christiana Thompson