jocular
/ˈdʒɒkjʊlə/ [jock-you-lar]
adjective
Fond of or characterized by joking; humorous or playful.
Origin
Early 17th century from Latin jocularis, from joculus, diminutive of jocus (see joke).
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I considered approaching this word
Striving for a mood quite jocular.
But since no recent laughter's been heard
I'll just illustrate wth something more ocular.
