Jocund

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Jocund [ JOK-uh'nd ]
[ adjective ]
MEANING :
1. (adj.) cheerful or joyful
2. (adj.) lighthearted in nature
USAGE EXAMPLE 1 :
We had a jocund evening with everyone taking turns at narrating amusing anecdotes.

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