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10 Language-to-English DictionariesGioia
Pronunciation / Transliteration: dʒo.ja
"La gioia della festa ha reso tutti felici."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The state of being jovial or cheerful.
"The jocundity of the festival lifted everyone's spirits." - 2
A quality of being light-hearted and full of mirth.
"Her jocundity was infectious, making the gathering more enjoyable."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'jocundity' originates from the Latin 'jocundus', meaning 'pleasant' or 'merry', which evolved through Middle English before entering modern usage. It reflects a historical appreciation for joyfulness and mirth in social contexts.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Jocundity" is said worldwide
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Jocondité
Transliteration: ʒo.kɔ̃.di.te
"La jocondité de la fête a ravi tous les invités."
Fröhlichkeit
Transliteration: frøːlɪçkaɪt
"Die Fröhlichkeit des Festes steckte alle an."
Gioia
Transliteration: dʒo.ja
"La gioia della festa ha reso tutti felici."
Jocundidad
Transliteration: xo.kun.di.dad
"La jocundidad del evento fue contagiosa."
Jocundidade
Transliteration: ʒo.kũ.dʒi.dadʒi
"A jocundidade da festa trouxe alegria a todos."
आनंद
Transliteration: ānand
"उत्सव की आनंद ने सभी को खुश कर दिया।"
欢快
Transliteration: huān kuài
"节日的欢快气氛让每个人都感到快乐。"
즐거움
Transliteration: jeulgeoum
"축제의 즐거움은 모두에게 전염되었습니다."
楽しさ
Transliteration: tanoshisa
"祭りの楽しさは皆を幸せにしました。"
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