jocund

/ˈdʒɒkjʌnd/

Definitions

1. adjective

feeling or expressing joy or pleasure; cheerful

“The jocund atmosphere at the party was contagious.”

2. noun

a jocund person; a cheerful or pleasant person

“She was a jocund soul, always ready with a smile and a joke.”

Synonyms

  • cheerful
  • festive
  • merry

Antonyms

  • dismal
  • gloomy
  • morose