Jocular

7 lettersadjectivemoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

Given to or characterised by joking and a playful sense of humour.

“His jocular manner put the nervous interviewees at ease almost immediately.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈd͡ʒɒkjʊlə/

Syllables

joc·u·lar

Related Words

Synonyms

jesting jocose jokingjocosely

Antonyms

serious solemn grave earnest

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Wordle

Contains J and ends in -LAR, the -OCULAR ending is shared with words like ocular and binocular.

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Scrabble

Scores 16 points, J (8) is the standout tile and the word is long enough to reach bonus squares easily.

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Words you can make from Jocular

Shorter words formed from the letters in “jocular”.

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