ˈjäkənd sometimes ˈjōk- adjective
Etymology: Middle English jocound, jocund, from Late Latin jocundus, alteration (influenced by Latin jocus joke) of Latin jucundus pleasant, from juvare to help
: feeling, exhibiting, or characteristic of mirth or good cheer : cheerful , gay , lively
singing, dancing, and jocund feasting
a small and jocund blaze upon the hearth — Elinor Wylie
Synonyms: see merry