jocular

• Beschreibt jemanden oder etwas, das gern scherzt oder durch Scherzhaftigkeit und Heiterkeit geprägt ist; humorvoll oder spielerisch.

Describes someone or something that is fond of or characterized by joking; humorous or playful.

1. Playful or humorousC1formal

   Characterized by joking, good humor, and a lighthearted manner.

   Scherzhaft

   • His jocular remarks lightened the mood in the tense meeting.
   • She maintained a jocular tone throughout the conversation.
   • The professor's jocular style made the lecture enjoyable.

   Synonymecomicfacetiousfunnyhumorousjestingjocosejollylightheartedplayfulwitty

   Antonymeearnestgraveserioussolemnsomber

• Obwohl 'jocular' hauptsächlich ein Adjektiv ist (mit der Bedeutung 'humorvoll, scherzhaft'), wird es manchmal in informellen Kontexten als Adverb verwendet und bedeutet dann 'in scherzhafter Weise'.

While 'jocular' is primarily an adjective meaning 'humorous or playful,' it is occasionally used as an adverb in informal or non-standard contexts to mean 'in a joking manner.' The more standard adverbial form is 'jocularly.' For completeness, this entry treats 'jocular' as a rare adverbial use.

1. With humorC1formal

   In a humorous or playful manner, intended to amuse or lighten the mood.

   Mit Humor

   • He spoke jocular about the mishap, making everyone laugh.
   • The professor jocular remarked on the student's creative excuse.
   • She jocular answered the difficult question with a witty remark.

   Synonymeamusinglycomicallyfacetiouslyhumorouslyjokinglyplayfullywittily

   Antonymegravelyseriouslysolemnlysternly