Jesting and Jocular

Jesting

Jesting adjective - Characterized by jokes and good humor.
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Synonyms for Jesting

Jocular is a synonym for jesting. In some cases you can use "Jocular" instead an adjective "Jesting". popular alternative

Nearby Words: jest, jested, jester, jestingly

Jocular

Jocular adjective - Given to or marked by mature intelligent humor.
Usage example: made the jocular observation that the best way to make a small fortune in the wine business is to start off with a large fortune

Jesting is a synonym for jocular in humorous topic. You can use "Jesting" instead an adjective "Jocular", if it concerns topics such as funny. popular alternative

Nearby Words: jocularity, jocularly
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