jocund
/'dʤɔkənd/
Definition
Adjective: - Cheerful and lighthearted; full of or showing high-spirited merriment. It describes a person, mood, or atmosphere that is notably joyful, lively, and pleasant.
Usage
The word "jocund" is a literary and somewhat formal adjective. It is used to describe a state of cheerful merriment or a person who is in high spirits. It often conveys a sense of refined or poetic joy.
Examples
- The poet found himself in a jocund mood, inspired by the spring morning.
- Her jocund laughter filled the room, lifting everyone's spirits.
- They spent a jocund evening together, telling stories and singing songs.
Advanced Usage
- "Jocund company": A cheerful and merry group of companions.
- The traveler was delighted to find himself in such jocund company for the journey.
Variants and Related Words
- Jocundity (noun): The state or quality of being jocund; cheerfulness.
- The jocundity of the celebration was infectious.
Synonyms
- Merry
- Jovial
- Jolly
- Mirthful
- Gay (in its traditional sense of being lighthearted and cheerful)
Antonyms
- Morose
- Gloomy
- Melancholy
- Sullen
Notes
"Jocund" is not commonly used in everyday modern conversation. It is more frequently encountered in literary works, poetry, or formal descriptive writing to evoke a classic or elevated sense of joy.
Adjective
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full of or showing high-spirited merriment
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when hearts were young and gay
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a poet could not but be gay, in such a jocund company- Wordsworth
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the jolly crowd at the reunion
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jolly old Saint Nick
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a jovial old gentleman
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have a merry Christmas
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peals of merry laughter
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a mirthful laugh
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