Word of the Day: Jocose

Can you pronounce jocose?

Friday, August 30, 2024

adjective 1. Playful or humorous. "The playdate was filled with jocose laughter." "Jeannette was looking for a jocose writer to work on her sitcom." "Kevin's jocose demeanor was a welcome addition to the office dynamic." Ads help keep Word Daily free. Latin, late 17th century From Our Network Today's Best Deals Good products make life easier — especially when they're on sale. See the savings The Latin word "jocus" is the origin of the word "joke," and it's also the root of this adjective that means "playful or humorous." In the storytelling tradition, a "jocose lie" is an untrue story that is meant to amuse the audience more than it's intended to mislead... Continue Reading By clicking "Try it in your inbox" you're agreeing to Word Smart's Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. By clicking "Try it in your inbox" you're agreeing to Word Smart's Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Do you remember these words? Thank you for supporting our advertisers.

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