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Definitions

jocular

[jok-yuh-ler] / ˈdʒɒk yə lər /
ADJECTIVE
funny
Synonyms
STRONGEST
cheerful humorous joking jolly jovial lighthearted playful teasing
WEAK
amusing blithe boffo camp campy comic comical crazy daffy droll facetious flaky for grins frolicsome gagged up gay gleeful happy jesting jocose jocund jokey joshing joyous laughable lively ludicrous merry mischievous pleasant roguish sportive wacky waggish whimsical witty
Antonyms
STRONGEST
depressed gloomy sad serious unhappy
WEAK
solemn

Example Sentences

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Conan O’Brien is a jocular, wise-cracky host who will likely eschew controversy but he may not be able to resist taking a jab at the messy battle for the studio, which saw Netflix fold.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

Mr. Karlborg’s frequently jocular class commentary landed well with his audience.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 2026

And its inclusion in a national inventory of cultural heritage currently being created looks set to reignite the jocular dispute.

From BBC • Feb. 15, 2025

He had the jocular demeanor of a college tour guide, an energy I hadn’t expected.

From Slate • May 18, 2024

Gebu had two aspects, one noisily jocular, one ferociously quiet.

From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw