JOKINESS Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

jokiness

noun

as in jocularity

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Recent Examples of jokiness Despite a general jokiness and long runtime, the film was well-received by critics and audiences and now those who've held out from going to the multiplex to absorb the adventure will have a chance to catch it at home. — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 7 July 2026

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Noun

What marks a show of his is the combination of jocularity and generosity.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
That sense of jeopardy will always beat The Hundred jocularity every time.

— Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025

Definition of jocularity

Noun

Retro Entertaining Features Bring an element of playfulness outdoors with retro entertaining features like bar carts, lawn games, or even a back porch bar.

— Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026
Rowland’s sense of playfulness is also more evident in the artwork chosen for the space (subjects include a spa bathrobe in the common area and a weenie roast above the coffee condiments).

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026

Definition of playfulness

Noun

The resurgence of Trey Parker and Matt Stone’s long-running shock comedy and cultural satire is, at the very least, reflective of the actual show’s cultural footprint in the past year.

— Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 10 July 2026
But the show is not a parody; where Hollis’ Martha Stewart domesticity could easily tip into satire, it’s treated as a legitimate trauma response to losing her nuclear family at an early age.

— Alison Herman, Variety, 9 July 2026

Definition of satire

Noun

As notorious as Cotliar was for his accurate calls on election night, impressive memory, love for college basketball and the Los Angeles Times, he was also known around the newsroom for his occasional near-slapstick temper.

— Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Physical comedy and razor-sharp wit collide in this carnival of theatrical surprises — a masterful blend of classic French farce and contemporary slapstick that will leave audiences breathless with laughter, the news release states.

— News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2026

Definition of slapstick

Noun

The lithe Pettet then sparkled as Mata Bond, the product of a love affair between Niven’s 007 and the spy Mata Hari, in the Bond spoof Casino Royale (1967).

— Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 9 July 2026
The goofy sketch comedies and homemade spoofs that once filled his channel gradually disappeared, replaced by melancholy short films and bleak monologues.

— Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 27 June 2026

Definition of spoof

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