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Jocular Definition & Meaning

jocular
adverb
  1. with humor; "they tried to deal with this painful subject jocularly"
adjective
  1. characterized by jokes and good humor

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Frequently asked questions

What does jocular mean?
with humor; "they tried to deal with this painful subject jocularly" characterized by jokes and good humor
What part of speech is jocular?
Jocular is an adverb and an adjective.
How many definitions does jocular have?
Jocular has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adverb, adjective).

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