jocularity vs recreation

jocularity and recreation both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
jocularity	Yes	No	No	No
recreation	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, recreation is a hypernym of jocularity; that is, recreation is a word with a broader meaning than jocularity:

Other hypernyms of jocularity include diversion.

jocularity (noun)	recreation (noun)
activity characterized by good humor	an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
fun characterized by humor	activity that refreshes and recreates; activity that renews your health and spirits by enjoyment and relaxation
a feeling of facetious merriment