Added 11 October 2026
jocund
/ˈd͡ʒɒkənd/ adjective
Latin root: iūcundus Wiktionary
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- Jovial; exuberant; lighthearted; merry and in high spirits; exhibiting happiness.
Origin
From Old French jocond, from Latin iūcundus (“pleasant, agreeable”). Doublet of jucund.
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