jocoso
humorous
adjective hoh-KOH-soh Rare
Origin: From Latin iocosus (full of jokes), from iocus (joke).
Also means
jocular
Usage Note
Jocoso describes something or someone characterised by wit and playfulness, with a slightly elevated or literary register compared to gracioso or cómico. The feminine form is jocosa. In speech it often appears in written criticism or formal descriptions: un tono jocoso implies lightness rather than deep humour.
Examples
"Su comentario jocoso alivió la tensión."
Natural Translation
His humorous comment eased the tension.
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