Jocular
adjective
Characterized by joking and good humor.
He is a jocular and friendly man who always makes people laugh.
adjective
Expressing or intended to provoke laughter or amusement.
Despite the serious situation, he kept making jocular remarks.
adjective
Characterized by joking and good humor.
He is a jocular and friendly man who always makes people laugh.
adjective
Expressing or intended to provoke laughter or amusement.
Despite the serious situation, he kept making jocular remarks.
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Informal Tone
Used in relaxed, casual settings rather than formal or serious ones.
At the casual gathering, his jocular manner was appreciated.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Mocking
Though humorous, 'jocular' implies affection or warmth, not mockery or hurtfulness.
His jocular teasing was always taken in good spirit.
Pro Tip 3/3Uplifting Mood
A jocular person uplifts the mood without offending anyone.
The teacher's jocular approach made the lessons enjoyable.
Pro Tip 1/3Informal Tone
Used in relaxed, casual settings rather than formal or serious ones.
At the casual gathering, his jocular manner was appreciated.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Mocking
Though humorous, 'jocular' implies affection or warmth, not mockery or hurtfulness.
His jocular teasing was always taken in good spirit.
Pro Tip 3/3Uplifting Mood
A jocular person uplifts the mood without offending anyone.
The teacher's jocular approach made the lessons enjoyable.
Pro Tip 1/3Informal Tone
Used in relaxed, casual settings rather than formal or serious ones.
At the casual gathering, his jocular manner was appreciated.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Mocking
Though humorous, 'jocular' implies affection or warmth, not mockery or hurtfulness.
His jocular teasing was always taken in good spirit.
Pro Tip 3/3Uplifting Mood
A jocular person uplifts the mood without offending anyone.
The teacher's jocular approach made the lessons enjoyable.
Never forget "Jocular"
Humans forget easily. That's why you should download WordUp: Smart reminders, word games, AI practice, and much more!
Video examples
Elaine Morgan says we...
won't touch it with a barge pole. So we never hear the case put for it, except in jocular references to people on the lunatic fringe. I don't know quite where this diktat comes from.
Video examples
Elaine Morgan says we...
won't touch it with a barge pole. So we never hear the case put for it, except in jocular references to people on the lunatic fringe. I don't know quite where this diktat comes from.
Example 1 of 1
Quote examples
Jesse Watters
American Critic
When I do the street stuff, primarily it's jocular. But we've also gone and done serious packages at steel plants or in the inner city.
Quote examples
Andrew Breitbart
American Businessman
I think that 99 percent of the time, I'm jocular, lighthearted.
Quote examples
Bob Crane
American Actor
Hard comedy goes for the jocular. Hard comedy is basic.
Quote examples
Jesse Watters
American Critic
When I do the street stuff, primarily it's jocular. But we've also gone and done serious packages at steel plants or in the inner city.
Quote examples
Andrew Breitbart
American Businessman
I think that 99 percent of the time, I'm jocular, lighthearted.
Quote examples
Bob Crane
American Actor
Hard comedy goes for the jocular. Hard comedy is basic.
Example 1 of 3
WordUp Chrome Extension
As you browse the web instantly look up words you don’t know.
Get Chrome Extension