noun
- plural of jocoseness; the quality or state of being jocose; playful or humorous in a lighthearted way
Usage: formal; typically used in academic or literary contexts
Examples
- The speaker's jocosenesses delighted the audience throughout the evening.
- Her writing is marked by various jocosenesses that make even serious topics entertaining.
- The comedian's jocosenesses kept the crowd laughing between more poignant moments.
- Despite the formal setting, his jocosenesses brought warmth to the discussion.
- The novel's jocosenesses provide relief from its darker themes.