Jocund Meaning in English

word

US

ˈdʒɒkənd

JAHK-und

UK

dʒˈɒkʌnd

jok-UND

Definition

Cheerful, lighthearted, and in high spirits. Often describes a happy and lively mood.

Usage & Nuances

Formal and literary; you find 'jocund' in poems or classic literature rather than in everyday conversation. Often used to describe atmospheres, people, or scenes full of cheerful energy. 'Jocund' is notably less common than simple 'happy' or 'cheerful'.

• Spanish: jocundo - alegre
• Portuguese (BR): jocundo - alegre
• Portuguese (PT): jocundo - alegre
• Chinese (Simplified): 快乐的 - 愉快的
• Chinese (Traditional): 快樂的 - 愉快的
• Hindi: प्रसन्नचित्त - हर्षित
• Arabic: مبتهج - سعيد
• Bengali: প্রফুল্ল - হাস্যোজ্জ্বল - আনন্দময় (আধুনিক বাংলা সাহিত্যে)
• Russian: весёлый - жизнерадостный - радостный
• Japanese: 陽気な - 快活な
• Vietnamese: tươi vui - rộn ràng - vui tươi
• Korean: 명랑한 - 쾌활한
• Turkish: neşeli - şen - keyifli (edebi)
• Urdu: خوش و خرم - شادماں (ادبی)
• Indonesian: ceria - riang gembira

Example Sentences

The children were jocund at the festival.

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She wore a jocund smile all day.

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The jocund music filled the room with happiness.

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He always tells stories in such a jocund way that everyone laughs.

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Their jocund laughter echoed through the garden.

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The poet described the spring morning as bright and jocund.

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