jocoseness

Example Sentences

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“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.

Mr. Pepperill looked pained, not knowing just how to prevent such jocoseness on the part of his adversary.

From By Advice of Counsel by Train, Arthur Cheney

He had not the customary jocoseness when they met at the close of day; he asked no questions about how she had spent her time; his manner was preoccupied.

From The Whirlpool by Gissing, George

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

Joseph walked homewards with deliberation, in absent mood, his countenance alternating strangely between a look of mischievous jocoseness and irritable concern; occasionally he muttered to himself.

From The Nether World by Gissing, George