What does "jocund" mean?

Jovial; exuberant; lighthearted; merry and in high spirits; exhibiting happiness.

What is a synonym for "jocund"?

Common synonyms include: jovial, merry, mirthful, auspicious, blithe, blithesome.

/ˈd͡ʒɑkənd/ adj

adj ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Adjective

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Jovial; exuberant; lighthearted; merry and in high spirits; exhibiting happiness.
"Nights candles are burnt out, and iocond Day / Stands tiptoes on the myſtie mountaine tops."

Adjective

"Nights candles are burnt out, and iocond Day / Stands tiptoes on the myſtie mountaine tops."

From Old French jocond, from Latin iūcundus (“pleasant, agreeable”). Doublet of jucund.