Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

jocose

Adjective

/dʒoʊˈkoʊs/

Definition

Characterized by joking or jesting; playful or humorous in nature.

Examples

His jocose remarks kept the atmosphere lively during the meeting.
She had a jocose personality, always making people laugh with her witty comments.
Despite the serious topic, his jocose attitude lightened the mood of the discussion.

Meaning

The term jocose refers to a light-hearted, playful attitude or manner that often involves humor or jokes. It describes a person or behavior that is cheerful and entertaining.