English Explanatory Dictionary

jocoserious

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Simultaneously jocular and serious; mixing mirth with serious matters.

Pronunciation

/ˌd͡ʒəʊkəʊˈsɪəɹiəs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-jocoserious.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Naomi Persephone Amethyst (NaomiAmethyst)-jocoserious.wav

Word forms

jocoserious more jocoserious most jocoserious joco-serious

Etymology

Blend of jocose + serious.

Synonyms

half joking semiserious
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