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Jocundity

The state or quality of being jocund; gayety; sportiveness.

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Gaiety 76% connected

Same as Gayety.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Merriment 76% connected

Gayety, with laughter; mirth; frolic.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Jocular 74% connected

Given to jesting; jocose; as, a jocular person.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Jocular 74% connected

Given to jesting; jocose; as, a jocular person.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Synonym 1

Jocularity 92% connected

Jesting; merriment.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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