What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
jocular
Example
He had a jocular personality and always made his friends laugh. [jocular: adjective]
Example
The jocular banter between the two colleagues lightened the mood in the office. [jocular: adjective]
funny
Example
The comedian's jokes were so funny that the audience couldn't stop laughing. [funny: adjective]
Example
She's a really funny person and always knows how to make me laugh. [funny: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Funny is more commonly used than jocular in everyday language and covers a wider range of contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between jocular and funny?
Jocular is more formal than funny and is often used in more sophisticated or intellectual contexts.
