January 11, 2026 jocund [jok-uhnd] adjective: cheerful, merry, or glad | Laughter and lightness fill the air when things feel jocund. The word comes from the Latin term for "pleasant," a fitting reminder of its bright, joyful energy. When you're surrounded by a jocund group of people, it's bound to catch on! | Example: The crowd's wonderfully jocund singing filled the stadium with a merry and cheerful sound. |
