jocund
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That was just one role Mr. Train played — the jocund hobbyist who ambled into bookish success.
From New York Times • Sep. 21, 2022
The rest of the poem is about what “a jocund company” they make.
From Washington Post • Jun. 11, 2020
That last part is a bit of cheek for effect, deleted quickly by a green cursor, a taste of the jocund energy that informs this six-part limited series.
From Salon • Jan. 12, 2019
Yes of course I am as jocund and elated as the next chiel at the success of Andy Murray and Chris Hoy and all those nice rowers and sailors.
From The Guardian • Oct. 13, 2012
Deck'd in the gaieties of thoughtless Joy Let jocund Laughter in each orbit beam In mirth alone I passing time Employ Attune my Voice & Pleasure is the Theme.
From The Harlot's Progress, The Rake's Progress (MS., CA. 1778-1780) by Anonymous
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The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark
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Romeo and Juliet
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