jocund

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English

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Etymology

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From Old French jocond, from Latin iūcundus (pleasant, agreeable).

Pronunciation

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  • Hyphenation: jo‧cund
  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈd͡ʒɒkənd/, /ˈd͡ʒəʊkənd/
  • (US) enPR: jäkʹənd, jōʹkənd, IPA(key): /ˈd͡ʒɑkənd/, /ˈd͡ʒoʊkənd/

Adjective

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jocund (comparative more jocund, superlative most jocund)

  1. Jovial; exuberant; lighthearted; merry and in high spirits; exhibiting happiness.

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