The difference between Jocular and Sincere

When used as adjectives, jocular means humorous, amusing or joking, whereas sincere means genuine.


check bellow for the other definitions of Jocular and Sincere

  1. 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."

  1. Sincere as an adjective:

    Genuine; meaning what one says or does; heartfelt.

    Examples:

    "I believe he is sincere in his offer to help."

  2. Sincere as an adjective:

    Meant truly or earnestly.

    Examples:

    "She gave it a sincere, if misguided effort."

  3. Sincere as an adjective (archaic):

    clean; pure

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