jocular

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jocular

(adjective)

Meaning

characterized by joking and humor

Example

"During the meeting, her jocular remarks lightened the atmosphere."

Synonyms

humorouswittyfunny

Antonyms

serioussolemngrave

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'jocularis', meaning humorous or playful.
Related word forms
  • adverb: jocularly

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