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- [jok-yuh-ler]
- /ˈdʒɒk yə lər/
- /ˈdʒɒk.jʊ.lər/
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- [jok-yuh-ler]
- /ˈdʒɒk yə lər/
Definitions of jocularly word
- adjective jocularly given to, characterized by, intended for, or suited to joking or jesting; waggish; facetious: jocular remarks about opera stars. 1
- noun jocularly In a jocular manner; humourously. 1
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Origin of jocularly
First appearance:
before 1620 One of the 42% oldest English words
1620-30; < Latin joculāris, equivalent to jocul(us) little joke (joc(us) joke + -ulus -ule) + -āris -ar1
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Parts of speech for Jocularly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
jocularly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 69% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
jocularly usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for jocularly
adverb jocularly
- funnily — providing fun; causing amusement or laughter; amusing; comical: a funny remark; a funny person.
- playfully — full of play or fun; sportive; frolicsome.
- wittily — possessing wit in speech or writing; amusingly clever in perception and expression: a witty writer.
- comically — producing laughter; amusing; funny: a comical fellow.
- cheerfully — full of cheer; in good spirits: a cheerful person.
Antonyms for jocularly
adverb jocularly
- solemnly — grave, sober, or mirthless, as a person, the face, speech, tone, or mood: solemn remarks.
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