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jocundo

[jo-KUN-do]
adjectivemasculinepl: jocundos
jocund, cheerful, merry
1. Full of or characterized by gaiety and good humor; cheerful and lighthearted
He had a jocund disposition that made everyone around him smile.
Ele tinha uma disposição jocunda que fazia todos ao seu redor sorrirem.
2. Playful and humorous in a lighthearted way
The jocund atmosphere at the party was contagious.
A atmosfera jocunda na festa era contagiante.
Synonyms
alegrejovialfestivohilariantedivertidodespreocupadoanimado
Antonyms
tristemelancólicosombriodeprimidolugubredesconfortável

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
alegre, jovial
More commonly used in formal or literary contexts
Portugal
jocundo, jovial
Maintains formal, literary usage; less colloquial than in Brazil

Related Idioms & Phrases

um semblante jocundo
espírito jocundo
tom jocundo
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