jocund 1 of 2

as in merry
indicative of or marked by high spirits or good humor old friends engaged in jocund teasing

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jocundity

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noun

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Recent Examples of jocund
Adjective
Political Mooovment forces an examination of how consuming dairy and meat harms our planet and potentially our bodies, underscored by a jocund tone. Natasha Gural, Forbes, 29 May 2021 There’s a feeling of joy that comes with walking into Jovanina’s Broken Italian, a jocund eight-month-old eatery that’s part of LoDo’s recent restaurant renaissance. Daliah Singer, The Know, 6 Aug. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jocund
Adjective
  • This merry, bloody, muddy trashing of Arthurian legend returns to theaters May 4 and 7 in a Fathom Entertainment engagement.
    Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2025
  • Five picks later, and Terrance Ferguson might’ve stuck back in Denver, and had a merry reunion with Bo Nix as the Broncos’ matchup-nightmare tight end of the future.
    Luca Evans, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Achieving that would bring not just sporting glee but could also solve many of their financial problems, with the tournament’s new format providing clubs with even more wealth.
    Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2025
  • Democrats were generally hiding any glee over their fortune, but some acknowledged the shifting winds.
    Al Weaver, The Hill, 30 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
Adjective
  • Get The Recipe 02 of 30 Christmas Eve Punch Warm spices, fresh winter citrus, and festive cranberries make this big-batch cocktail ready for the holiday season.
    Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2025
  • Their friendship, and the longevity of working with Neil, made for a festive 7 a.m. start: coffee and makeup/hair in the kitchen while my parents watched our kid.
    Erin Allweiss, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The crowd erupted in cheers in full support of the 23-year-old singer after his announcement.
    Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
  • If that first cheer wasn't loud enough, Campbell had everyone, not just Patriots fans, loving his answer when asked what New England can expect from him right away.
    Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Cambodian community hosts festivities The Cambodian community is celebrating Khmer New Year and the harvest season with festivities that reflect Buddhist customs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 26-27 at Colina del Sol Park, 5295 52nd Place.
    Linda Mcintosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2025
  • The festivities surrounding the ceremony will also extend beyond the awards.
    Okla Jones, Essence, 22 Apr. 2025

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“Jocund.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jocund. Accessed 4 May. 2025.

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