Jocundly

Jocundly
Jocund Joc"und, [L. jocundus, jucundus, orig., helpful, fr. juvare to help. See {Aid}.] Merry; cheerful; gay; airy; lively; sportive. [1913 Webster]

Night's candles are burnt out, and jocund day Stands tiptoe on the misty mountain tops. --Shak. [1913 Webster]

Rural sports and jocund strains. --Prior. -- {Joc"und*ly}, adv. -- {Joc"und*ness}, n. [1913 Webster]


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  • jocundly — jocund ► ADJECTIVE formal ▪ cheerful and light hearted. DERIVATIVES jocundity noun (pl. jocundities) jocundly adverb. ORIGIN Latin jocundus, from jucundus pleasant, agreeable …   English terms dictionary

  • jocundly — adverb see jocund …   New Collegiate Dictionary

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  • jocundly — adverb in a jocund manner …   Wiktionary

  • jocundly — adv. happily, cheerfully, joyfully …   English contemporary dictionary

  • jocundly — joc·und·ly …   English syllables

  • jocundly — adverb Etymology: Middle English, from jocund + ly : in a jocund manner …   Useful english dictionary

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