jocund, Joconde

& adv. [O. Fr. joconde, from Latin jucundus = pleasant (orig. helpful); juvare to help.] A. As adjective: 1. Blithe, cheerful; free from care or anxiety. 2. Airy, lightsome. 3. Sportive, gay, sprightly. 4. Calculated to inspire mirth. B. As adv.: Blithely, cheerfully. pine, pit, sire, sir, marine; gõ, pot, Sýrian. jocundity Jõ-cund-I-ty, subst . [Eng. jocund; -ity.] The state or quality of being jocund; merriment, gaiety. joc-und-lý, adv . [English jocund ; -ly .] With jocundity; blithely, merrily, gaily.