as in cheerfully
in a cheerful or happy manner
a group of friends sitting around and commenting jocosely on the other wedding guests
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Adverb
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So far, Mamdani has cheerfully brushed aside these cartoon-villain allegations, announcing an ambitious universal-childcare plan and holding an adorable press conference with constituents in the under-five demographic.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
13 Feb. 2026 -
That request was made 10 years ago and was cheerfully accommodated.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Andrew happily waved to onlookers while on the Buckingham Palace balcony at the 1962 Trooping the Colour ceremony.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Soft, catnip‑stuffed toys that keep indoor cats active, engaged and happily entertained.—
Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Adding a rinse aid will allow glassware to shine more brightly after going through the dishwasher.—
Taylor Tobin,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2026
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For the director, the most important improvement came to the opening credits, which feature white text on a stark white background, as brightly colored breakfast cereal cascades in slow motion onto a boy’s upturned face.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Jocosely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jocosely. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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