jocose
3 synonyms and 3 antonyms for jocose, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Fond of making jokes and generally cheerful.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
jesting
jocular
Antonyms
Etymology
From Latin iocōsus (“humorous”), which came from iocus (“jest, joke”).
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