jocosely

adverb

Definition of jocoselynext
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jocosely
  1. cheerfully
  2. happily
  3. brightly
Adverb
  • The camera pans across images of Boston’s historic Fenway Park and a grim-looking Schumer, contrasting those shots with footage of Collins cheerfully hobnobbing with Maine voters.
    — Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Lon Cheng, a Cambodian vendor who has lived in Thailand for over 20 years, cheerfully called to customers and danced along with the music behind his vegetable stall.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of cheerfully
Adverb
  • The real draw, though, is getting all those actives wrapped up in a plush texture, with shea and cupuaçu butters bringing the deep moisture your skin will happily soak up overnight.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 2 Oct. 2026
  • My daughter was enchanted by the Balinese rice-on-the-forehead ritual for good fortune that is a part of the arrival, and the front desk staff happily indulged her request to do it again—multiple times a day.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of happily
Adverb
  • Hoon Lee is not as famous as Pugh, nor does his character burn as brightly as Cathy’s hatred for societal norms.
    — Alison Herman, Variety, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Rec Room shines brightly no matter what, especially with the leading players Luis Galindo as Salieri and Rose Morrigan as Mozart.
    — Doni Wilson, Houston Chronicle, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of brightly
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