jocularity

1 8.0

A playful, joking way of behaving that makes people laugh

noun
/dʒəˈkjuːləˌrɪti/

: jocosidad

The gallery became a place for sharing, jocularity, and frank talk.

Examples

There is more jocularity and one-liners, less storytelling and sharing of confidences.

Blog text (5)
I'm a little concerned about his jocularity.

Parenthood (1989)
Not that I'm complaining," he added, since a touch of jocularity seemed also natural and normal.

Fiction book (1990)
"How many feet have you got?" he would ask, with biting jocularity.

Academic text (2001)
He is proud of the way he handles his superiors—good-humored, courteous, ostensibly loyal, full of well-timed jocularity.

Academic text (2002)
His jocularity made the party lively and everyone enjoyed the atmosphere.
The comedian's jocularity had the audience laughing throughout the entire show.
Her jocularity during the meeting helped lighten the serious discussion.

Synonyms

good humor

vsjocularity

13 1.7

A cheerful, pleasant mood that makes people feel relaxed

is more about joking and playful speech rather than simple good mood

playfulness

vsjocularity

8 2.5

Being ready to play and have fun

is more about humorous teasing and joking rather than general fun

drollery

vsjocularity

Archaic

1 8.6

A short funny remark or action that makes people smile

is the general quality of joking rather than a single amusing item

joviality

vsjocularity

1 6.0

A cheerful, friendly mood that makes people feel good

is more specific to joking and teasing than to warm friendliness

funniness

vsjocularity

1 2.7

A thing that makes people laugh

is more about teasing and intentional joking than simply causing laughter

jollity

vsjocularity

1 7.5

A cheerful, lively feeling that people show when they enjoy themselves

is narrower stressing playful joking and teasing rather than broad happiness

comicality

vsjocularity

1 7.4

A quality that makes people laugh

is more about playful teasing and joking than only causing laughter

japery

vsjocularity

Archaic

1 9.9

Playful, foolish behavior that tries to make people laugh

is more about light teasing and witty remarks than performative clowning

jolliness

vsjocularity

1 2.7

A happy, lively feeling that makes people smile

is more about direct joking and playful speech than general mood

jocosity

vsjocularity

Formal

9.9

To joke and be playful in a friendly way that makes people smile

is the same meaning but uses a different noun form

jocoseness

vsjocularity

Formal

9.8

A playful, joking way of behaving that makes people smile

is more about active joking and humorous acts rather than general cheer

humorousness

vsjocularity

4.6

Being funny in a way that makes people laugh

is more about playful teasing and social joking than only simple humor

drollness

vsjocularity

7.3

Being amusing in a slightly odd and unexpected way

is broader and focuses on social joking rather than odd unexpected wit

jocundity

vsjocularity

Archaic

9.9

A happy, light feeling that makes people smile and laugh

is more about general cheer than intentional teasing or joking

mirthfulness

vsjocularity

7.4

A feeling of joyful laughter that spreads to others

is more about playful teasing and witty remarks than noisy laughter

Antonyms

seriousness

53 2.7

A calm and honest way of speaking or acting that shows you mean what you say

How Humorous

hilarity

12 5.2

jocularity

1 8.0

merriment

14 3.4

Surface Forms

jocularity singular

jocularities plural

Morphology

jocularity = jocular (transparent) = jocular + ity

The noun 'jocularity' is transparently formed from the adjective 'jocular' by adding the suffix '-ity', indicating a state or quality.

Etymology

Jocularity comes from the Latin word jocus, which means 'joke' or 'fun' and is the same idea behind the English word joke. So, jocularity is the quality of being playful and joking, which is why it means being humorous and light-hearted.