jocosity
/dʤə'kousnis/ Cách viết khác : (jocosity) /dʤou'kɔsiti/
Definition
- Noun:
- The quality or state of being jocose; a tendency to joke or jest: "jocosity" refers to the characteristic of being merry, playful, or given to good-humored joking.
- An instance of jesting; a joke or humorous remark: "jocosity" can also refer to a specific act or expression of humor or jest.
Examples of Usage
- Noun: (His ever-present good humor and joking nature made him the center of fun at the party.) (The formal meeting was made more pleasant by the chairman's occasional humorous remarks.)
Advanced Usage
- "A vein of jocosity": a consistent thread or element of humor within a conversation, text, or person's character.
Variants and Related Words
- Jocose (adj): characterized by joking or good humor.
- Jocular (adj): fond of or characterized by joking; humorous or playful.
- Jocularity (n): the quality of being jocular; fun or merriment.
Synonyms
- Joviality: cheerful and friendly good humor.
- Merriment: cheerful and lively fun.
- Jesting: the act of speaking or acting in a joking manner.
- Playfulness: a lighthearted, fun-loving quality.
Antonyms
- Sobriety: the state of being serious, solemn, or grave.
- Gravity: extreme or alarming importance; seriousness.
- Solemnity: the state or quality of being serious and dignified.
Noun
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the trait of merry joking
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fun characterized by humor
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