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jocundly

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˈdʒɒk.ənd.li/

KK: /ˈdʒoʊkəndli/

adverb
Definition

In a cheerful and lively way.


Example

She danced jocundly at the party, spreading joy to everyone around her.


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you see how she laughed during the party last night?
Sloth B
Yeah, it was so contagious; everyone was smiling!
Sloth A
She really knows how to enjoy herself and spread joy jocundly.
Sloth B
Absolutely! It's always fun to be around her energy.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
cheerfully
merrily
joyfully
Antonyms
sadly
sorrowfully
mournfully
Root Explanation

Jocundly → It is formed from "jocund" (from Latin "jocundus", meaning cheerful or merry) and the suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner of). The word "jocundly" means in a cheerful or merry manner.

Memory Tip

Think of the Latin word for cheerful, 'jocundus', to remember that 'jocundly' means doing something in a cheerful way.

Visually Confused Words
soundly
roundly
boundly
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