jocular
[ jok-yuh-ler ]
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Early 17th century; Latin; from Latin jocularis, from joculus, diminutive of jocus (see joke)
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adjective
Antonymscheerfulhumorousjoking
adjective
Definitionserioussadgloomy
adjectivegiven to, characterized by, intended for, or suited to joking or jesting; waggish; facetious
adjectiveThe gift shop at the resort was popular amongst children as it was full of jocular goods and gag gifts.
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