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jocose

[ joh-kohs, juh- ]

adjective

  1. given to or characterized by joking; jesting; humorous; playful:

    his typically lively and jocose manner.

    Synonyms: , , , , , , ,



jocose

/ dʒəˈkɒsɪtɪ; dʒəˈkəʊs /

adjective

  1. characterized by humour; merry
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈDzԱ, noun
  • ˈDz, adverb
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Other yvlog Forms

  • ·Dzl adverb
  • ·Dzn noun
  • ܲȴ-·Dz adjective
  • quasi-·Dzl adverb
  • ܲj·Dz adjective
  • un·Dzl adverb
  • un·Dzn noun
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of jocose1

First recorded in 1665–75; from Latin dzōܲ, equivalent to joc(us) “jest” + -ōܲ adjective suffix; joke, -ose 1
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of jocose1

C17: from Latin dzōܲ given to jesting, from jocus joke
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Synonym Study

See jovial.
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“Well aged parent,” said Wemmick, shaking hands with him in a cordial and jocose way, “how am you?”

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The acoustic trio is fond of inside-out pop covers and original compositions that range from jagged angularity to jocose lyricism.

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In every jocose remark and offhand revelation, O’Brien captures an enigma of our species: We continuously broadcast our true selves — our deepest desires, fears and convictions — to anybody willing to listen.

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Mr. Battle has a pleasant, jocose style of public address, but Ms Jamison’s is without equal, exciting in rhythm and phrasing, hilarious in off-the-cuff remarks, generous in spirit.

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Well you might have to go somewhere else for those jocose jibes and that hit of hope because the Mill feels about as wild and witty as a Banksy this morning.

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