jocundity

Example Sentences

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Mademoiselle, too, seemed affected by the sweetness and jocundity of the early day.

From An Enemy to the King by Stephens, Robert Neilson

Learned and meditative as was Sir Thomas More, a jesting humour, a philosophical jocundity, indulged on important as well as on ordinary occasions, served his wise purpose.

From Amenities of Literature Consisting of Sketches and Characters of English Literature by Disraeli, Isaac

Lorelei realized before long that this very jocundity of his, since it fed upon constant change and excitement, constituted the gravest menace to their happiness.

From The Auction Block by Beach, Rex Ellingwood

The first was answered in a tone of bullying jocundity.

From Despair's Last Journey by Murray, David Christie

She carried a delightful jocundity wherever she went.

From The Cup of Fury A Novel of Cities and Shipyards by Raleigh, Henry