jocund

Meanings

• adjective

  A word expressing merriment or joviality.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈdʒɒkənd/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with jocund
mocund , locund

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Variants

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jocund , jocundities , jocundity , jocundly

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Etymology

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From Latin jocundus, present participle of jocare 'to play, make sport'.

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Trivia

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1. Jocund is a rare word, not commonly used in everyday language.

2. The word jocund has been used in English since the 15th century.

3. Jocund is a cognate of the word jocose, which means jesting or teasing.

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Related Concepts

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1. merriment: A feeling of happiness and joy, often expressed through laughter and celebration.

2. jovial: Having or showing a cheerful and friendly disposition.

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Culture

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In literature, jocund is often used to describe a merry or joyful atmosphere. For example, in Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream', the fairies are described as 'jocund and full of mirth'.

How to Memorize "jocund"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of people laughing and having a good time. This is the feeling conveyed by the word jocund.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the word joyful. Jocund is similar in meaning to this word.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Jocund starts with the letter J, just like joyful. Try to remember this association.

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