jocund means jovial; exuberant; lighthearted; merry and in high spirits; exhibiting happiness. It carries an Arena rating of 1522, earned across 2 head-to-head judged battles.
Among words judged in Lexicurio's Arena, jocund ranks #1,894 of 17,126 for Most Elegant Words, #2,731 of 17,130 for Most Beautiful Words, #4,114 of 17,140 for Most Whimsical Words, #6,151 of 17,163 for Funniest Words.
jocund is pronounced /ˈd͡ʒɒkənd/.
Why “jocund” is a great word
Marked by or suggestive of high spirits and lively mirthfulness. From Old French *jocond*, from Latin *iūcundus* ("pleasant, agreeable"). Unlike "jovial," which suggests a hearty, expansive cheer, or "festive," which is bound to the atmosphere of a celebration, jocund is a lighter, more sprightly merriment. It is the skip in a step on a bright morning, the sparkle of laughter that rides a sunbeam, or the sudden, inexplicable urge to whistle a tune in an empty corridor—a fleeting grace note in the quieter composition of the day, the soul's own private festival requiring no occasion.
Etymology
From Old French jocond, from Latin iūcundus (“pleasant, agreeable”). Doublet of jucund.
adj
- Jovial; exuberant; lighthearted; merry and in high spirits; exhibiting happiness.
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