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jocund
[ jok-uhnd, joh-kuhnd ]
adjective
- cheerful; merry; blithe; glad:
a witty and jocund group.
Synonyms: jolly, blithesome, joyful, joyous
jocund
/ dʒəʊˈkʌndɪtɪ; ˈdʒɒkənd /
adjective
- of a humorous temperament; merry
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Derived Forms
- ˈjocundly, adverb
- jocundity, noun
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Other Words From
- jocund·ly adverb
- quasi-jocund adjective
- quasi-jocund·ly adverb
- un·jocund adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of jocund1
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Word History and Origins
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Example Sentences
The sound of the iron hammer on the malleable metal was like muffled silver, and the sparks flew out like jocund fireflies.
Sometimes the breeze would fan aside a leaf cluster to disclose a jocund skull secured to the bark behind.
Over a city distracted by factions and civil broils, he saw the devils very jocund, blowing the fire of discord.
The jocund travelers came on; and as they came, Scrooge knew and named them every one.
Wherefore then should grief sadden and distort such blythe, such jocund, features as mine?
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