jocund
cheerful; merry; blithe; glad: a witty and jocund group.
Origin of jocund
1synonym study For jocund
Other words for jocund
Other words from jocund
- joc·und·ly, adverb
- quasi-jocund, adjective
- qua·si-joc·und·ly, adverb
- un·joc·und, adjective
Words that may be confused with jocund
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How to use jocund in a sentence
The sound of the iron hammer on the malleable metal was like muffled silver, and the sparks flew out like jocund fireflies.
When Valmond Came to Pontiac, Complete | Gilbert ParkerSometimes the breeze would fan aside a leaf cluster to disclose a jocund skull secured to the bark behind.
Menotah | Ernest G. HenhamOver a city distracted by factions and civil broils, he saw the devils very jocund, blowing the fire of discord.
The Mysteries of All Nations | James GrantThe 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?
Clarissa, Volume 6 (of 9) | Samuel Richardson
British Dictionary definitions for jocund
/ (ˈdʒɒkənd) /
of a humorous temperament; merry
Origin of jocund
1Derived forms of jocund
- jocundity (dʒəʊˈkʌndɪtɪ) or jocundness, noun
- jocundly, adverb
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