joc·und \ˈjäkənd sometimes ˈjōk-\adjective Etymology: Middle English jocound, jocund, from Late Latin jocundus, alteration (influenced by Latin jocus joke) of Latin jucundus pleasant, from juvare to help : feeling, exhibiting, or characteristic of mirth or good cheer : cheerful, gay, lively < singing, dancing, and jocund feasting > < a small and jocund blaze upon the hearth — Elinor Wylie > Synonyms:see merry