Pronunciation: /ˈdʒɑkjəl/

Definitions of jocular

adjective characterized by joking or jesting; humorous or playful

Example Sentences

A1 He told a jocular story to make his friends laugh.

A2 The comedian's jocular manner entertained the audience.

B1 The jocular banter between the coworkers lightened the mood in the office.

B2 His jocular attitude helped him connect with people and make new friends.

C1 The professor's lectures were not only informative but also filled with jocular anecdotes.

C2 The author's writing style is often characterized by a jocular tone that engages the reader.

Examples of jocular in a Sentence

formal The professor's lectures were always filled with jocular anecdotes to keep the students engaged.

informal I always enjoy hanging out with Sarah because she has such a jocular sense of humor.

slang My grandpa is known for his jocular personality - he's a real hoot!

figurative The jocular atmosphere at the office Christmas party made everyone feel relaxed and happy.

Grammatical Forms of jocular

past tense

joked

plural

joculars

comparative

more jocular

superlative

most jocular

present tense

joculates

future tense

will jocular

perfect tense

have jocular

continuous tense

is joculating

singular

jocular

positive degree

jocular

infinitive

to jocular

gerund

joculating

participle

jocularing

Origin and Evolution of jocular

First Known Use: 1620 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'jocular' originated from the Latin word 'jocularis' which means 'humorous' or 'joking'.
Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe something humorous or playful, the meaning of 'jocular' has evolved to also include being light-hearted or good-natured in a joking manner.