Meaning of jocund in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈdʒɑkənd/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    jocund

    Definitions

    1. full of or showing high-spirited merriment

    Examples

    • « when hearts were young and gay »
    • « a poet could not but be gay, in such a jocund company- Wordsworth »
    • « the jolly crowd at the reunion »
    • « jolly old Saint Nick »
    • « a jovial old gentleman »
    • « have a merry Christmas »

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