jokingly
adverb/ˈdʒoʊkɪŋli/
Frequency rank: #10,856 most common English word
Meaning
in a way that is meant to be funny or not serious; in jest.
Example sentence
She jokingly suggested that they should move to a tropical island to escape the cold.
Synonyms & related words
- playfully
- humorously
- teasingly
- lightheartedly
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