jocund
Americanadjective
adjective
Related Words
See jovial.
Other Word Forms
- jocundity noun
- jocundly adverb
- quasi-jocund adjective
- quasi-jocundly adverb
- unjocund adjective
Etymology
Origin of jocund
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English jocound, from Late Latin jocundus, alteration of Latin jūcundus “pleasant,” equivalent to ju(vāre) “to help, benefit, please, delight” + -cundus adjective suffix
Example Sentences
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That was just one role Mr. Train played — the jocund hobbyist who ambled into bookish success.
From New York Times • Sep. 21, 2022
The rest of the poem is about what “a jocund company” they make.
From Washington Post • Jun. 11, 2020
That last part is a bit of cheek for effect, deleted quickly by a green cursor, a taste of the jocund energy that informs this six-part limited series.
From Salon • Jan. 12, 2019
Yes of course I am as jocund and elated as the next chiel at the success of Andy Murray and Chris Hoy and all those nice rowers and sailors.
From The Guardian • Oct. 13, 2012
How jocund did they drive their team afield!
From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary by Webster, Noah
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