← BackshareGuessjocose/dʒoʊˈkoʊs/adjectivePlayful or humorous; given to joking.The jocose teacher kept the class laughing with his witty remarks.He was known for his jocose personality, always ready with a pun.Her jocose tone made the serious meeting feel much lighter.SynonymshumorouswittyplayfuljocularAntonymssolemnserious