Antonyms for jocularity

Grammar : Noun

Spell : jok-yuh-lar-i-tee

Phonetic Transcription : ˌdʒɒk yəˈlær ɪ ti

Definition of jocularity

Origin : 1640s, from Medieval Latin iocularitas "jocular, facetious," from iocularis (see jocular).

noun gaiety

Example sentences :

From this moment, Mr Montague's jocularity and flow of spirits were remarkable.
Extract from : « Life And Adventures Of Martin Chuzzlewit » by Charles Dickens

Beneath his jocularity, Phil felt a tremendous sinking within him.
Extract from : « The Einstein See-Saw » by Miles John Breuer

These professors of science and magic and jocularity had never before been absent.
Extract from : « The Scapegoat » by Hall Caine

In spite of the jocularity of his words, Jim's voice sounded hollow.
Extract from : « Jim Spurling, Fisherman » by Albert Walter Tolman

"Don't let it distress you," he said, with an attempt at jocularity.
Extract from : « Afterwards » by Kathlyn Rhodes

The result of this jocularity was briefly given in a later copy of "The Avalanche."
Extract from : « Tales of the Argonauts » by Bret Harte

Men in London, in England, were not sufficiently light of touch in their jocularity.
Extract from : « T. Tembarom » by Frances Hodgson Burnett

And now is the time when the masters show their wit and jocularity.
Extract from : « Rowlandson's Oxford » by A. Hamilton Gibbs

In the face he looked in vain for any indication of jocularity.
Extract from : « The Cock and Anchor » by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu

He struck his young companion on the shoulder with an attempt at jocularity.
Extract from : « At His Gates, Vol. 2(of 3) » by Margaret Oliphant

Synonyms for jocularity

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