most jocular
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The works of authors are often in contrast with themselves; melancholy authors are the most jocular, and the most humorous the most melancholy.
From Calamities and Quarrels of Authors by Disraeli, Isaac
Mr. Henry Mayhew," writes Punch's ex-Printer, "the special joke-provider for Punch, was a most jocular character.
From The History of "Punch" by Spielmann, M. H. (Marion Harry)
He was a capital mimic, an incorrigible banterer, and in any other company than that of the woman he loved, and her family, the merriest and most jocular soul alive.
From Shoulder-Straps A Novel of New York and the Army, 1862 by Morford, Henry
They were never flustered; their employments were a kind of lark, it seemed, never to be referred to except in the most jocular fashion.
From Otherwise Phyllis by Gibson, Charles Dana
Looking at Daniel and drinking a glass of chianti, he said in his most jocular manner: "Eh bien, mon brave! now tell me why you didn't like my F minor Ballade."
From Melomaniacs by Huneker, James
