JOCUND

[ 'dʒɒk(ə)nd , 'dʒəʊk- ]

■ adjective formal cheerful and light-hearted.

Derivatives

~ity noun ( plural ~ities ).

~ly adverb

Origin

ME: via OFr. from L. ~us , var. (influenced by jocus 'joke') of jucundus 'pleasant, agreeable'.