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Jocose (adj) means Fond of making jokes and generally cheerful.

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1
Fond of making jokes and generally cheerful.
2
Lighthearted and fond of joking around.
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Etymology

From Latin iocōsus (“humorous”), which came from iocus (“jest, joke”).

joking jesting jocular

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What is the meaning of jocose?
"jocose" (adj) means fond of making jokes and generally cheerful.
What is another word for jocose?
Other words for "jocose" include joking, jesting, jocular.
What is the opposite of jocose?
Opposites of "jocose" include grave, earnest, serious.
What are the different meanings of jocose?
"jocose" has 2 main meanings: 1. Fond of making jokes and generally cheerful; 2. Lighthearted and fond of joking around.

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