Antonyms for jocundly
| Grammar : Adv |
| Spell : jok-uhnd, joh-kuhnd |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈdʒɒk ənd, ˈdʒoʊ kənd |
Definition of jocundly
Origin :- late 14c., from Latin iocundus (source of Spanish jocunde, Italian giocondo), variant (influenced by iocus "joke") of Latin iucundus "pleasant," originally "helpful," contraction of *iuvicundus, from iuvare "to please, benefit, help" (see adjutant).
- As in gladly : adv happily
- The experienced performer who acted the heroines now came forward and disported most jocundly.
- Extract from : « Coningsby » by Benjamin Disraeli
Synonyms for jocundly
- acquiescently
- ardently
- beatifically
- blissfully
- blithely
- cheerfully
- cheerily
- contentedly
- cordially
- delightedly
- delightfully
- ecstatically
- enchantedly
- enthusiastically
- felicitously
- freely
- gaily
- genially
- gleefully
- gratefully
- heartily
- jocundly
- jovially
- joyfully
- joyously
- lovingly
- merrily
- paradisiacally
- passionately
- pleasantly
- pleasingly
- pleasurably
- rapturously
- readily
- sweetly
- warmly
- willingly
- with good grace
- with pleasure
- with relish
- zealously
- zestfully
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