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

Really, the challenge as an actor is forgetting all the playfulness, ambition and tone around it, or even the books and the research and just playing the truth of it.

— Matt Minton, Variety, 10 Aug. 2026
Affection, physical touch, flirting and playfulness become less frequent, replaced by stress, conflict and growing resentment.

— Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of playfulness

Noun

These 2026 debuts are everywhere, especially the tradwife satire by Caro Claire Burke, which has sold more than a million copies since its April release.

— Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026
The episode underscores how California candidates in both parties are rushing to the bleeding edge of generative AI, from cinematic deepfake-style attack ads to meme-ready political satire.

— Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of satire

Noun

With such a glut of quirky comedy coming out of New Zealand, let’s hope this continues for as long as true crime remains ripe for parody.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2026
The footer included a note that the site is not affiliated with or endorsed by Chan, is meant as parody, and is paid for by Wiener’s campaign.

— Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of parody

Noun

The actor's limited screen time, primarily relegated to head-nodding and offering reassurance to Odysseus, has sparked memes on social media, including a Kratos spoof of her character.

— Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026
Spaceballs saw Moranis as Lord Dark Helmet, the villainous spoof of Star Wars’ iconic villain Darth Vader.

— Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of spoof

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