jocular JAWK-yuh-ler adjective WS #26

fond of or characterized by joking; humorous or playful in manner; given to jesting

1. The grandfather's jocular stories always delighted his young grandchildren.
2. Despite the serious nature of the meeting, she maintained a jocular tone throughout.
3. The teacher's jocular comments helped ease the tension before the difficult exam.
4. His jocular personality made him the life of every party he attended.
5. His jocular remarks during the speech drew laughter from the entire audience.