jocund
1
9.3
- adjective
- /ˈdʒoʊkənd/
- Archaic
- Wordsworth describes the daffodils in his poem as a jocund company.
Examples
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The children were in a jocund mood as they played in the sunshine.
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The jocund children played in the park.
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Her jocund laughter filled the quiet room, lifting everyone's spirits.
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Her jocund laughter filled the room.
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The children were jocund as they played in the sunlit park.
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Her jocund laughter filled the room and lifted everyone's spirits.
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At the party, the jocund atmosphere made it hard for anyone to feel sad.
Synonyms
481
1.0
Happy and lively, full of fun and energy
100
1.0
Happy and lively in a friendly way
99
1.0
Happy in a way you show with a smile or friendly actions
73
1.0
Feeling or showing great happiness
56
1.8
Feeling very happy and showing it
35
9.8
Cheerful and lively without worry
17
3.7
Feeling cheerful and not worried about serious things
14
3.5
Happy and not serious
14
5.0
Feeling very happy because of a success or a good event
13
3.9
Happy and friendly in a lively, joking way
6
3.9
Full of energy and excitement
6
8.2
Very lively and full of energy
1
6.3
Full of joy and laughter
1
9.9
Smiling brightly because you feel happy
1
9.0
Feeling happy and cheerful
Antonyms
How Cheerful
Surface Forms
Etymology
Jocund comes from the Latin word iocundus, from iocus meaning 'joke' or 'play', and is like the English word joke. So, to be jocund is to be merry and playful, full of cheerful fun.