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Mon 4 Feb, 2008 12:54 pm
What is the adjective for 'joke'. I believe it is 'jovial', but my friend told that I'm wong.
Many thanks.
i think the adjective would be
joking, as in:
"Gustav was in a joking mood today."
Thanks, Reg.
Then what is noun for 'jovial'?
Many thanks.
it's in the dictionary, but i'd never heard the word jocose before...
Region Philbis wrote:it's in the dictionary, but i'd never heard the word jocose before...
You know, my friend, that that has never been an argument..
Quote:Main Entry: jo·cose Pronunciation Guide
Pronunciation: ()j|ks
Function: adjective
Etymology: Latin jocosus, from jocus jest, joke + -osus -ose -- more at JOKE
1 : given to jokes and jesting : abounding in jokes <felt>
2 : having the character of or containing a joke : sportively humorous <made jocose remarks about things the others didn't consider funny at all>
synonym see WITTY
Quote:Main Entry: joc·u·lar Pronunciation Guide
Pronunciation: jäkyl(r)
Function: adjective
Etymology: Latin jocularis, from joculus little jest, little joke, diminutive of jocus jest, joke + -aris -ar -- more at JOKE
1 : given or disposed to jesting : acting in jest : overtly jocose <grew>
2 : said or done in joke : of, containing, or of the character of a joke : PLAYFUL, MERRY <set> <the>
synonym see WITTY
Webster's Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged. Merriam-Webster, 2002.
http://unabridged.merriam-webster.com (4 Feb. 2008)
jocular. Tico is right, and I can't say that very often.
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