jocose
Origin of jocose
1synonym study For jocose
Other words for jocose
Other words from jocose
- jo·cose·ly, adverb
- jo·cose·ness, noun
- qua·si-jo·cose, adjective
- qua·si-jo·cose·ly, adverb
- un·jo·cose, adjective
- un·jo·cose·ly, adverb
- un·jo·cose·ness, noun
Words that may be confused with jocose
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How to use jocose in a sentence
He is the principal writer of Italian jocose poetry, which has ever since retained the name of poesia Bernesca.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology | Joel MunsellThen a whole row of books on a loosely packed shelf toppled over on each other with soft jocose slaps.
Molly Make-Believe | Eleanor Hallowell AbbottMost serious, though with a jocose dialect commonly, having a cheerful wit in speaking to men.
History Of Friedrich II. of Prussia, Vol. III. (of XXI.) | Thomas CarlyleHe was genial and jocose, sunburnt and romantically allusive.
The Tragic Muse | Henry JamesI do not grasp all your teachings, but I bow to them,' answered the deputy, having recovered enough presence of mind to be jocose.
The conquest of Rome | Matilde Serao
British Dictionary definitions for jocose
/ (dʒəˈkəʊs) /
characterized by humour; merry
Origin of jocose
1Derived forms of jocose
- jocosely, adverb
- jocoseness or jocosity (dʒəˈkɒsɪtɪ), noun
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