Jocundly
adv.energetic, joyfulliterary
What it means
In a cheerful, lighthearted, and lively manner.
Reach for it when describing spirited action in poetic or deliberately old-fashioned prose
The fiddler played jocundly as the dancers crossed the square.
Choose between these
5- playful
delight is energetic and unmistakable
not when Gleefully can make the pleasure sound triumphant or mischievous.
- everyday
positive willingness is the important point
not when Cheerfully lacks the lively, festive energy of jocundly.
- warm
visible cheer accompanies an action
not when Merrily can sound seasonal and is still less elevated than jocundly.
- formal
hearty sociability shapes the manner
not when Jovially may feel too robust for light movement or song.
- literary
blithely
carefree ease is intended
not when Blithely often suggests careless disregard, especially before bad consequences.
Said against
3- gloomily
- sadly
- sullenly
It naturally appears in
3- sang jocundly
The walkers sang jocundly on the last mile home.
- laughed jocundly
She laughed jocundly at the dog's solemn expression.
- moved jocundly
The bright procession moved jocundly through the narrow streets.
The word family
3Usage notes
Jocundly is rare and primarily useful for literary voice.