jocular

The word “jocular” has 3 syllables: joc-u-lar

It's pronounced as /ˈdʒɒk.jə.lər/


What is synonym and antonym for jocular?

In the thesaurus, “jocular” has 8 synonyms and 37 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for jocular along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for jocular

  • cheerful
  • clever
  • festive
  • humorous
  • jolly
  • jovial
  • merry
  • witty

Antonyms for jocular

  • abject
  • aggrieved
  • anguished
  • blue
  • brainless
  • brokenhearted
  • corny
  • crestfallen
  • crying
  • dejected
  • depressed
  • despondent
  • disconsolate
  • disgruntled
  • disheartened
  • dispirited
  • downcast
  • forlorn
  • glum
  • hackneyed
  • heartbroken
  • humorless
  • lame
  • lowbrow
  • lugubrious
  • melancholy
  • moody
  • mournful
  • sad
  • saddened
  • serious
  • sorrowful
  • stupid
  • unhappy
  • wailing
  • weeping
  • witless

Meanings of jocular

  • adjective
    1. Humorous, amusing or joking.

Example Sentences

  • His jocular remarks helped to lighten the mood during the tense meeting.
  • The jocular atmosphere at the party made it a memorable event for everyone.
  • She appreciated his jocular nature, which made their conversations enjoyable and relaxed.
  • The teacher’s jocular approach to the lesson kept the students engaged and interested.
  • Despite the serious topic, his jocular comments provided a much-needed break from the seriousness.

On this page you'll find 45 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to jocular, such as: abject, aggrieved, anguished, blue, brainless, brokenhearted, cheerful.

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jocosity

jokey

jokiness

joky


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