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Definition of jocular

jocular

/ˈdʒɑː.kjə.lɚ/
joc · u · lar
Adverb:jocularly
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jocular Lexical Profile

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1

Fond of or characterized by joking; humorous or playful.

Example

"The professor maintained a jocular tone throughout the lecture, keeping the students engaged with light-hearted anecdotes."

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• Rhymes for jocular

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 17th century from Latin jocularis ('funny, droll'), from joculus, a diminutive of jocus ('joke, jest').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Jocular. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/jocular
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