jocular Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite characterized by jokes and good humor
    jesting; joking; jocose.
  2. adverb with humor
    jocosely.
    • they tried to deal with this painful subject jocularly

WordNet

Joc"u*lar adjective
Etymology
L. jocularis, fr. joculus, dim. of jocus joke. See Joke.
Definitions
  1. Given to jesting; jocose; as, a jocular person.
  2. Sportive; merry. "Jocular exploits." Cowper.
    The style is serious and partly jocular. Dryden.

Webster 1913