Jocose and Riotous

Jocose

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

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

Nearby Words: jocosity, jocosely

Riotous

Riotous adjective - Causing or intended to cause laughter.
Usage example: his riotous mugging always has everyone in hysterics

Jocose and riotous are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Jocose" instead an adjective "Riotous".

Nearby Words: riot, rioter, rioted, rioting, riotously
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