jocular
/ˈdʒɒkjʊlər/
joc · u · lar
ˈdʒɒk · jʊ · lər
English Definition
adj. humorous; playful; jovial
Significado en Español
jocoso, bromista
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
hài hước, thích đùa
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Example Sentence
His jocular comments lightened the mood.
他幽默的评论缓解了气氛。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
joc(playful) + ular→ humorous.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which word is a synonym for “jocular”?
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A
Serious
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B
Humorous
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C
Sad
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D
Angry
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B — Humorous.
“jocular” means adj. humorous; playful; jovial
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
In a ______ mood, the teacher joked cheerfully throughout the whole lesson.
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A
serious
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B
gloomy
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C
jocular
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D
solemn
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C — jocular.
“jocular” means adj. humorous; playful; jovial
Common questions about “jocular”
What does “jocular” mean?
jocular — adj. humorous; playful; jovial. In Chinese: 爱开玩笑的；滑稽的.
How do you pronounce “jocular”?
jocular is pronounced /ˈdʒɒkjʊlər/. It breaks into 3 syllables: joc · u · lar.
How do you use “jocular” in a sentence?
His jocular comments lightened the mood. (他幽默的评论缓解了气氛。)
What are synonyms for “jocular”?
humorous, witty — all close in meaning to jocular (adj. humorous; playful; jovial).
Is “jocular” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. jocular appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “jocular”?
joc(playful) + ular→ humorous.
