English adjective: jocund | |||
1. | jocund full of or showing high-spirited merriment | ||
Samples | When hearts were young and gay. A poet could not but be gay, in such a jocund company. The jolly crowd at the reunion. Jolly old Saint Nick. A jovial old gentleman. Have a merry Christmas. Peals of merry laughter. A mirthful laugh. | ||
Synonyms | gay, jolly, jovial, merry, mirthful | ||
Similar | joyous | ||
Antonyms | joyless | ||