jocund

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj

Jovial; exuberant; lighthearted; merry and in high spirits; exhibiting happiness.

/ˈd͡ʒɒkənd/ /ˈd͡ʒəʊkənd/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-jocund.wav jäkʹənd jōʹkənd /ˈd͡ʒɑkənd/ /ˈd͡ʒoʊkənd/

jocund more jocund most jocund

From Old French jocond, from Latin iūcundus (“pleasant, agreeable”). Doublet of jucund.

jocundity

jocundly jocundness jocundry unjocund

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