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as in humorous
given to or marked by mature intelligent humor
made the jocular observation that the best way to make a small fortune in the wine business is to start off with a large fortune
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as in merry
indicative of or marked by high spirits or good humor
the children at the library were charmed by the jocular storyteller
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Recent Examples of jocular
Could all this jocular, misogynistic vulgarity influence anybody?
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Helen Shaw, New Yorker, 4 Apr. 2025
For years, Marvel films worked this jocular-fantastic angle, in pointed contrast to the grimdark expectorations of their DC counterparts, who were drowning in a morass of runaway budgets and brooding slo-mo.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2025
His jocular reaction was priceless.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
Delle finally trilled, in an unreadably jocular voice.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 17 Feb. 2025
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Helen Shaw, New Yorker, 4 Apr. 2025
For years, Marvel films worked this jocular-fantastic angle, in pointed contrast to the grimdark expectorations of their DC counterparts, who were drowning in a morass of runaway budgets and brooding slo-mo.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2025
His jocular reaction was priceless.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
Delle finally trilled, in an unreadably jocular voice.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 17 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for jocular
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jocular
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Earlier this week, on Monday, June 9, Matthew posted about their 13th wedding anniversary in an equally humorous way.—
Sabrina Weiss,
People.com,
13 June 2025
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And fans of the franchise will get a kick out of the humorous, quirky dynamic between the entire group of younger Vikings in training.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
12 June 2025
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Will the market continue to trudge along its merry path?—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 June 2025
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This merry, hour-long holiday extravaganza will be stacked with gifts for Bravo fans and feature a number of Yuletide Bravolebrity performances.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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This is thanks partly to Medoff’s witty dialogue, partly to a cast that plays every scene with total conviction, and partly to Dinner’s ability to provide a colorful but realistic visual context.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
16 June 2025
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Jupiter in Gemini, on the other hand, brings a witty, curious and loquacious energy to the mix.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
3 June 2025
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Crosby released a number of tunes throughout his career that were made perfectly for the jolliest time of the year, and his wins are still coming his way, even decades after his passing.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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Instead of its usual jolly cartoons, the channel began broadcasting footage of Russian military parades accompanied by music of the Russian nationalist singer Oleg Gazmanov.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Even the cleverest plans leave room for a little improvisation.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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Part of the demand is perhaps driven by a clever sales tactic.—
Annette Choi,
CNN Money,
21 June 2025
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All the while, the fans and the stars bring good tidings of cheer, joy and hilarity to festive events like carol-oke, holiday trivia challenges and Christmas competitions.—
Breanne L. Heldman,
People.com,
12 June 2025
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Despite the location change, the commencement was full of proud parents, festive emotions and colorful mortarboards.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2025
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That sort of homey detail and Karl’s cheerful disposition belie the ghastly stories that her memory holds, the ones her guest has come to hear — and capture on film.—
Christine DiMattei,
Sun Sentinel,
18 June 2025
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Hollis: Hollis is a cheerful name with a fun energy.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
17 June 2025
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The tone was jovial, with the composers bringing musical instruments to perform as Laudenbach sang a quick verse about the film.—
Kambole Campbell,
Variety,
12 June 2025
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The meme is used to highlight and poke fun at cultural differences between Europeans and Americans, and while often jovial, such memes can adopt a tone of ridicule.—
Mohammed Soliman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Jocular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jocular. Accessed 26 Jun. 2025.
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