Definitions

jocundity

[joh-kuhn-di-tee] / dʒoʊˈkʌn dɪ ti /

NOUN

gaiety

Synonyms

STRONG

animation blitheness brightness brilliance cheer color conviviality effervescence elation entertainment exhilaration festivity frolic fun geniality gladness glee gleefulness glitter grins hilarity jocoseness jocosity jocularity jolliness jollity joviality joyousness lightheartedness liveliness merriment merriness merrymaking mirth mirthfulness pleasantness radiance revel revelry shindig showiness sparkle sport sprightliness vivacity whoopee

WEAK

blithesomeness colorfulness good humor high spirits joie de vivre reveling wingding

Antonyms

STRONG

depression discouragement dullness gloom sadness seriousness sorrow unhappiness work

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The only thing that now distinguished this portion of the beach from the rest was a certain heightened jocundity in the advertisements on the sides of the bathing-machines at that spot.

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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.

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She carried a delightful jocundity wherever she went.

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Before their imperturbable jocundity what bad humour can exist?

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I have seldom witnessed a more amazing cataclysm of jocundity!

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