Jocular

/ˈdʒɒkjʊlər/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Fond of or characterized by joking; humorous or playful.

His jocular personality made him the life of the party.

Given to jesting; playful and fun.

The jocular remarks in the meeting lightened the mood significantly.

Relating to joking or jokes.

Her jocular tone suggested that she was only teasing.

From the Latin 'jocularis', meaning 'joking, jesting'.

jocular banter

Playful and lighthearted conversation.

in a jocular mood

In a cheerful and joking frame of mind.

joke

A thing that someone says to cause amusement or laughter.

jest

A playful or amusing remark.

Lighthearted and playful.

He's always making jocular comments to lighten the mood.

In a joking or teasing manner.

She delivered the news in a jocular way, making everyone laugh.