jocosely

jo·cose

J j

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [joh-kohs, juh-]
- /dʒoʊˈkoʊs, dʒə-/
- /dʒəˈkəʊs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [joh-kohs, juh-]
- /dʒoʊˈkoʊs, dʒə-/

Definitions of jocosely word

adjective jocosely given to or characterized by joking; jesting; humorous; playful: a jocose and amusing manner. 1
noun jocosely In a jocose manner. 1

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Origin of jocosely

First appearance:

before 1665

One of the 47% oldest English words

1665-75; < Latin jocōsus, equivalent to joc(us) joke + -ōsus -ose1

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Parts of speech for Jocosely

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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jocosely popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for jocosely

adverb jocosely

comically — producing laughter; amusing; funny: a comical fellow.
amusingly — pleasantly entertaining or diverting: an amusing speaker.
jokingly — something said or done to provoke laughter or cause amusement, as a witticism, a short and amusing anecdote, or a prankish act: He tells very funny jokes. She played a joke on him.
absurdly — utterly or obviously senseless, illogical, or untrue; contrary to all reason or common sense; laughably foolish or false: an absurd explanation.
facetiously — not meant to be taken seriously or literally: a facetious remark.

All 13 Synonyms of jocosely