NYT Dictionary

JOCULAR

/ˈd͡ʒɑkjəlɚ/
AdjectiveJOC-u-larjoc-u-lar · 3 syllablesGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2026

Meaning

Humorous, amusing or joking.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From Latin iocularis, from ioculus (“a little jest”), diminutive of iocus (“a jest”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

jokeysillyjoculousjestingjocosejokingjocoselyatticbitingbrilliant

Antonyms

heartfeltserioussincere

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

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