Jocular and Riotous

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

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

Nearby Words: jocularity, jocularly

Riotous

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

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

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