jocundity
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joc·und
(jŏk′ənd, jō′kənd)adj.
Sprightly and lighthearted in disposition, character, or quality.
[Middle English, from Old French jocond, from Latin iūcundus, iōcundus, from iuvāre, to help, delight.]
jo·cun′di·ty (jō-kŭn′dĭ-tē) n.
joc′und·ly adv.
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jocundity
the quality or condition of being merry or cheerful. — jocund, adj.
See also: Attitudes, Happinessthe quality or condition of being merry or cheerful. — jocund, adj.
See also: Laughter-Ologies & -Isms. Copyright 2008 The Gale Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Noun | 1. | jocundity - a feeling facetious merriment |
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jocundity
nounA state of joyful exuberance:
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