jocoseness
Example Sentences
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Even the great Mr. Cullinan shook a little under the paternal jocoseness with which he came forward to kiss the bride.
From It, and Other Stories by Morris, Gouverneur
The only talkative one of the party was Mr Bloxam, whose tongue continually tingled with ponderous jocoseness that had a strongly Scriptural flavour.
From By Veldt and Kopje by Scully, W. C. (William Charles)
A reductio ad absurdum which attained serious attention, in spite of its patent jocoseness, appeared in an early number of the Dublin University Kottabos.
From Problems in Greek history by Mahaffy, John Pentland
To tell the truth, a part of his jocoseness was a blind: he was the greatest peacemaker, except Mr. Harmony in the play, that ever was born.
From The Cloister and the Hearth A Tale of the Middle Ages by Reade, Charles
“May be not; perhaps hers were so homely they wouldn’t have sold anyway,” suggested Katherine with an attempt at jocoseness.
From Betty Wales Freshman by Dunton, Edith K.
