jocundity
State of gladness
Jocundity is cheerfulness or merriment—a lighthearted, jovial disposition.
The word is literary and somewhat old-fashioned, more likely found in Victorian novels than contemporary speech: The jocundity of the gathering lifted everyone's spirits.
The adjective jocund is similarly rare.
State of bright spirits
- mirthAmusement with laughter
- gaietyLively, exuberant cheerfulness
- jollityCheerful liveliness
- jovialityHearty, convivial cheerfulness
glee · lightheartedness · blitheness · good-humor · merriness · festiveness · conviviality · mirthfulness
Animated spirit or energy
- ebullienceEnthusiastic, overflowing liveliness
- effervescenceBubbling in liquid
- sprightlinessEnergetic liveliness of manner
- zestfulnessEnthusiastic liveliness of spirit
animation · buoyancy · perkiness · jauntiness · verve · vitality · pep · sparkle
Vocal expression of amusement
- witClever, inventive humor
- banterPlayful, teasing exchange
- jestHumorous remark or act
- comedyWork meant to amuse
levity · drollery · funniness · jesting · joking · waggery · whimsy · amusement
Festive event marking occasion
- revelryNoisy, lively celebration
- merrymakingLively, cheerful celebration
- carnivalTraveling amusement attraction
- galaFestive formal occasion
fiesta · jamboree · fete · jubilee · carousing · wassail · shindig · bash
Joyful emotional state
- joyIntense positive emotion
- elationIntense triumphant joy
- jubilationIntense, expressive happiness
- euphoriaIntense emotional high
bliss · rapture · felicity · pleasure · enjoyment · gladness · contentment · satisfaction
cheerfulness
State of bright spirits
joviality · glee · lightheartedness · blitheness · good-humor · merriness · festiveness · conviviality · mirthfulness · gleefulness
vivacity
Animated spirit or energy
- ebullienceEnthusiastic, overflowing liveliness
- effervescenceBubbling in liquid
- sprightlinessEnergetic liveliness of manner
zestfulness · animation · buoyancy · perkiness · jauntiness · verve · vitality · pep · sparkle · zest
laughter
Vocal expression of amusement
comedy · levity · drollery · funniness · jesting · joking · waggery · whimsy · amusement · hilarity
celebration
Festive event marking occasion
- revelryNoisy, lively celebration
- merrymakingLively, cheerful celebration
- carnivalTraveling amusement attraction
gala · fiesta · jamboree · fete · jubilee · carousing · wassail · shindig · bash · banquet
happiness
Joyful emotional state
- joyIntense positive emotion
- elationIntense triumphant joy
- jubilationIntense, expressive happiness
euphoria · bliss · rapture · felicity · pleasure · enjoyment · gladness · contentment · satisfaction · exultation
jocunditymelancholy
Subdued, lasting sadness
sadness · sorrow · gloom · unhappiness · dejection