jocund

/ˈjä-kənd/

Middle English, from Late Latin jocundus, alteration of Latin jucundus, from juvare to help

adjective

  1. marked by or suggestive of high spirits and lively mirthfulness

a poet could not but be gay, in such a jocund company

merry blithe jocund jovial jolly mean showing high spirits or lightheartedness. merry suggests cheerful, joyous, uninhibited enjoyment of frolic or festivity. blithe suggests carefree, innocent, or even heedless gaiety.