The difference between Jocular and Serious
When used as adjectives, jocular means humorous, amusing or joking, whereas serious means without humor or expression of happiness.
check bellow for the other definitions of Jocular and Serious
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Jocular as an adjective:
Humorous, amusing or joking.
Examples:
"He was in a jocular mood all day."
"All we had was a short and jocular conversation."
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Serious as an adjective:
Without humor or expression of happiness; grave in manner or disposition
Examples:
"It was a surprise to see the captain, who had always seemed so serious, laugh so heartily."
"synonyms: earnest solemn"
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Serious as an adjective:
Important; weighty; not insignificant
Examples:
"This is a serious problem. We'll need our best experts."
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Serious as an adjective:
Really intending what is said; in earnest; not jocular or deceiving
Examples:
"After all these years, we're finally getting serious attention."