Jocose and Wry

Jocose

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

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

Nearby Words: jocosity, jocosely

Wry

Wry adjective - Humorously sarcastic or mocking.
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Jocose and wry are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Jocose" instead an adjective "Wry".

Nearby Word: wryly
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Wry and Jocose. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 28, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/jocose/wry
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