Jocundity
What it means
A state or quality of lively cheerfulness.
Reach for it when naming elevated communal merriment rather than simple contentment
The courtyard's jocundity lasted until the final lantern dimmed.
Words to choose between 6
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everyday
cheerfulness
Fits when positive mood is steady but not necessarily exuberant
Careful Cheerfulness understates the lively communal energy.
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everyday
Fits when visible energy and happiness need plain words
Careful High spirits can become unruly and lacks the elegant register.
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warm
Fits when shared laughter and celebration are plainly present
Careful Merriment is more familiar and less literary than jocundity.
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professional
Fits when abundant energy is the observable quality
Careful Exuberance may describe growth, color, or speech without happiness.
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formal
Fits when sociable good humor belongs to a person or gathering
Careful Joviality can suggest hearty talk rather than the lighter spirit of jocundity.
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literary
Fits when bright festive pleasure suits historical prose
Careful Gaiety has dated associations and may distract modern readers.
Opposites 3
- melancholy
- gloom
- dejection
Common phrases 3
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general jocundity
General jocundity followed the announcement of the safe return.
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air of jocundity
An air of jocundity filled the decorated station.
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evening's jocundity
The evening's jocundity drew tired neighbors back into conversation.
Word family 3
Usage notes
Keep in mind
Jocundity is rare literary vocabulary and is unsuitable for most plain-language copy.
Definitions and examples are written for this site. How words are chosen Recording: Vealhurl, Southern England accent, from Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Updated