jocose

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. given to jesting; habitually jolly
  2. playful; characterized by joking

Pronunciation

/d͡ʒəˈkəʊs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-jocose.wav /d͡ʒəˈkoʊs/ /d͡ʒoʊˈkoʊs/

Word forms

jocose more jocose most jocose

Etymology

From Latin iocōsus (“humorous”), from iocus (“jest, joke”).

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