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

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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