jocose
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jo·cose
(jō-kōs′)adj.
1. Given to joking; merry.
2. Characterized by joking; humorous.
jo·cose′ly adv.
jo·cose′ness, jo·cos′i·ty (-kŏs′ĭ-tē) n.
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jocose
(dʒəˈkəʊs)adj
characterized by humour; merry
[C17: from Latin jocōsus given to jesting, from jocus joke]
joˈcosely adv
joˈcoseness, jocosity n
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jo•cose
(dʒoʊˈkoʊs, dʒə-)adj.
given to or characterized by joking; playful.
jo•cose′ly, adv.
jo•cos′i•ty (-ˈkɒs ɪ ti) jo•cose′ness, n.
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jocose
- From Latin jocus, "joke, jest," it means "full of jokes."See also related terms for jest.
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Adj. | 1. | jocose - characterized by jokes and good humor |
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jocose
adjective (Old-fashioned) humorous, funny, pleasant, witty, merry, playful, mischievous, joyous, comical, jesting, teasing, jovial, droll, blithe, facetious, jocular, waggish, sportive His conversation is carefully maintained at a level of jocose pomposity.
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jocose
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