assassin
noun
a murderer of an important person in a surprise attack for political or religious reasons.
• ( Assassin) historical a member of the Nizari branch of Ismaili Muslims at the time of the Crusades, when the newly established sect ruled part of northern Persia (1094–1256). They were renowned as militant fanatics, and were popularly reputed to use hashish before going on murder missions.
ORIGIN mid 16th cent.: from French, or from medieval Latin assassinus, from Arabic ḥašīšī ‘hashish eater.’
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jocular
adjective
fond of or characterized by joking; humorous or playful : she sounded in a jocular mood | his voice was jocular.jocund
adjective formal
cheerful and lighthearted : a jocund wedding party.jovial
adjective
cheerful and friendly : she was in a jovial mood.ORIGIN late 16th cent.: from French, from late Latin jovialis ‘of Jupiter’ (see Jove ), with reference to the supposed influence of the planet Jupiter on those born under it.
here i wouldjust like to add some synonyms to jovial like-
buoyant
hilarious
cordial
cheery.
here, instead of “recluse” we can also use “ascetic” or “eremite”.
i would tell the result to my father when he is in a jocular mood.
whatever happens he always stays in a jovial mood.
th tournament is a movie about the greatest assassin of the world.
Synonyms for Recluse:
hermit, solitary, ascetic, monk, anchorite, eremite.
Synonyms for Jocund:
jolly, merry, mirthful
The girl was very jovial in nature.