Flippant and Jocose

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Flippant adjective - Making light of something usually regarded as serious or sacred.

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Jocose and flippant are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Jocose" instead an adjective "Flippant".

Nearby Words: flippancy, flippantly

Jocose adjective - Indicative of or marked by high spirits or good humor.

Usage example: the comedian's jocose introductions kept the awards ceremony from becoming a stodgy affair

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Flippant and jocose are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Flippant" instead an adjective "Jocose".

Nearby Words: jocosity, jocosely

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