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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happily
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Best Pottery Barn Outdoor Lighting Deals Adding a touch of lighting to your yard can instantly enhance the mood, and keeps the summertime patio conversations with friends and family happily carry longer into the evening.—
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Better Homes & Gardens,
13 July 2025 -
In video footage of his first day back on the job, Freddie behaves confidently, assessing the airport terminal happenings, rising on his hind legs to sniff a mountain of luggage and happily snarfing a treat.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
13 July 2025
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“Jocosely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jocosely. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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