jocular

• Описывает кого-то или что-то, кто любит шутить или отличается шутливостью; юмористический или игривый.

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.

   Шутливый

   • 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.

   Синонимыcomicfacetiousfunnyhumorousjestingjocosejollylightheartedplayfulwitty

   Антонимыearnestgraveserioussolemnsomber

• Хотя 'jocular' в основном является прилагательным (означающим 'юмористический, игривый'), иногда используется как наречие в неформальном контексте, означая 'в шутливой манере'.

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.

   С юмором

   • 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.

   Синонимыamusinglycomicallyfacetiouslyhumorouslyjokinglyplayfullywittily

   Антонимыgravelyseriouslysolemnlysternly