'jocular' definitions:
Definition of 'jocular'
(from WordNet)
Definition of 'jocular'
From: GCIDE
- jocular \joc"u*lar\ (j[o^]k"[-u]*l[~e]r), a. [L. jocularis, fr. joculus, dim. of jocus joke. See Joke.] [1913 Webster]
- 1. Given to jesting; jocose; as, a jocular person. [1913 Webster]
- 2. Sportive; merry. "Jocular exploits." --Cowper. [1913 Webster]
- The style is partly serious and partly jocular. --Dryden. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'jocular'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- Attic,
- biting,
- brilliant,
- buxom,
- clever,
- comic,
- comical,
- droll,
- facetious,
- frivolous,
- funny,
- gleeful,
- hilarious,
- humorous,
- humorsome,
- jesting,
- jocose,
- jocund,
- joking,
- joky,
- jolly,
- joshing,
- jovial,
- joyful,
- joyous,
- keen,
- keen-witted,
- laughable,
- laughter-loving,
- ludicrous,
- merry,
- mirth-loving,
- mirthful,
- mordant,
- nimble-witted,
- playful,
- pointed,
- pungent,
- quick-witted,
- rapier-like,
- rejoicing,
- risible,
- salt,
- salty,
- scintillating,
- sharp,
- smart,
- sparkling,
- sportive,
- sprightly,
- whimsical,
- witty