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Jocularly: meaning, definitions and examples

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jocularly

 

[ ˈdʒɒkjʊlərli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

mood, humor

Jocularly means in a humorous or playful manner. It is often used to describe actions or statements made with the intention of being funny or light-hearted. When someone speaks or behaves jocularly, they aim to create laughter or amusement. This term is commonly used in informal conversations.

Synonyms

humorously, jokingly, playfully

Examples of usage

  • He jocularly remarked about his cooking skills.
  • She started jocularly teasing her friend about his new haircut.
  • They jocularly planned a prank for April Fools' Day.

Translations

Translations of the word "jocularly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 de forma jocosa

🇮🇳 मज़ाक में

🇩🇪 spöttisch

🇮🇩 dengan bercanda

🇺🇦 жартівливо

🇵🇱 żartobliwie

🇯🇵 冗談で

🇫🇷 de manière humoristique

🇪🇸 de manera jocosa

🇹🇷 şaka yollu

🇰🇷 농담으로

🇸🇦 بشكل فكاهي

🇨🇿 vtipně

🇸🇰 žartovne

🇨🇳 开玩笑地

🇸🇮 šaljivo

🇮🇸 á grínandi hátt

🇰🇿 әзілдеп

🇬🇪 ხუმრობით

🇦🇿 şaka yolu ilə

🇲🇽 de manera jocosa

Etymology

The word 'jocularly' derives from the Latin word 'jocularis', which means 'playful' or 'pertaining to jokes'. This is a combination of 'jocus', meaning 'jest' or 'joke'. The word entered the English language in the late 17th century, reflecting the cultural shifts towards more comedic and playful expressions in literature and conversation. Over time, jocular humor became an essential part of social interactions, allowing people to bond over shared laughter. Its usage has been consistently associated with creating a light-hearted atmosphere in both spoken and written forms.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,153, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.