jocose

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective characterized by jokes and good humor

Etymology

From Latin iocōsus (“humorous”), from iocus (“jest, joke”).

In classic literature

Synonyms

jesting, jocular, joking

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