Jocularity

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Pronunciation: /dʒɑˈkjulərəti/

Definitions of jocularity

noun the quality or state of being jocular; humor or joking behavior

Example Sentences

A1 The children's party was filled with laughter and jocularity.

A2 During the comedy show, the audience couldn't stop laughing at the jocularity of the performers.

B1 The team's camaraderie was evident in their jocularity during the work meeting.

B2 The comedian's clever wit and jocularity kept the audience entertained throughout the entire show.

C1 The professor's lectures were not only informative but also sprinkled with moments of jocularity to keep the students engaged.

C2 The dinner party was a delightful mix of gourmet food, fine wine, and sparkling jocularity among old friends.

Examples of jocularity in a Sentence

formal The professor's lecture was filled with intellectual jocularity, keeping the students engaged and entertained.

informal The family reunion was full of laughter and jocularity as everyone caught up with each other.

slang The comedian's performance had the audience in stitches with his jocularity and witty jokes.

figurative The jocularity of the situation masked the underlying tension between the two coworkers.

Grammatical Forms of jocularity

past tense

jocularized

plural

jocularities

comparative

more jocular

superlative

most jocular

present tense

jocularizes

future tense

will jocularize

perfect tense

has jocularized

continuous tense

is jocularizing

singular

jocularity

positive degree

jocular

infinitive

to jocularize

gerund

jocularizing

participle

jocularized

Origin and Evolution of jocularity

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'jocularity' originated from the Latin word 'jocularitas', which is derived from the Latin word 'joculus' meaning 'joke'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'jocularity' has evolved to encompass not just jokes or humor, but also the quality of being playful, light-hearted, and full of good humor.