jocular

• 形容某人爱开玩笑或性格诙谐、欢快；也指幽默、逗趣的。

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.

   诙谐的

   • 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.

   同义词comicfacetiousfunnyhumorousjestingjocosejollylightheartedplayfulwitty

   反义词earnestgraveserioussolemnsomber

• 虽然 'jocular' 主要是形容词（意为 '幽默的、诙谐的、爱开玩笑的'），但有时也在非正式语境中作副词使用，表示 '以开玩笑的方式'。

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.

   幽默地

   • 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.

   同义词amusinglycomicallyfacetiouslyhumorouslyjokinglyplayfullywittily

   反义词gravelyseriouslysolemnlysternly