Jocose and Sprightly

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

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

Nearby Words: jocosity, jocosely

Sprightly

Sprightly adjective - Having much high-spirited energy and movement.

Jocose and sprightly are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Jocose" instead an adjective "Sprightly".
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