jocular

• Décrit quelqu'un ou quelque chose qui aime plaisanter ou qui est caractérisé par la plaisanterie ; humoristique ou enjoué.

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.

   Badin, enjoué

   • 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.

   Synonymescomicfacetiousfunnyhumorousjestingjocosejollylightheartedplayfulwitty

   Antonymesearnestgraveserioussolemnsomber

• 'Jocular' est principalement un adjectif signifiant 'humoristique, enjoué, plaisant', mais il peut aussi être utilisé comme adverbe dans un contexte informel, signifiant 'd'une manière plaisante ou badine'.

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.

   De manière humoristique

   • 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.

   Synonymesamusinglycomicallyfacetiouslyhumorouslyjokinglyplayfullywittily

   Antonymesgravelyseriouslysolemnlysternly