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jocund

/jok-uhnd, joh-kuhnd/US // ˈdʒɒk ənd, ˈdʒoʊ kənd //UK // (ˈdʒɒkənd) //

琼瑶,琼浆玉液,琼海市,琼海

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Definitions

adj.形容词 adjective
  1. 1
    • : cheerful; merry; blithe; glad: a witty and jocund group.

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Examples

  • The sound of the iron hammer on the malleable metal was like muffled silver, and the sparks flew out like jocund fireflies.

  • Sometimes the breeze would fan aside a leaf cluster to disclose a jocund skull secured to the bark behind.

  • Over a city distracted by factions and civil broils, he saw the devils very jocund, blowing the fire of discord.

  • The jocund travelers came on; and as they came, Scrooge knew and named them every one.

  • Wherefore then should grief sadden and distort such blythe, such jocund, features as mine?