NSW Selective & Scholarship
Jocular
adjective/jok-yuh-lur/
fond of or characterised by joking; humorous or playful.
In contextHis jocular manner made him well-liked in the office.
Remember it
JOC-ular also starts like JOKE — jocular people are always joking around.
Use it well
Pairs with 'tone', 'manner' and 'mood'; a polished alternative to 'funny' when describing people in stories.