jokingly Definition
in a way that is intended to be amusing or not serious.
Using jokingly: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "jokingly" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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He jokingly suggested that they should all quit their jobs and become rock stars.
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She laughed jokingly and said she would never do such a thing.
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He was jokingly referred to as the 'office clown.'
jokingly Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for jokingly
Summary: jokingly in Brief
'Jokingly' [ˈdʒəʊkɪŋli] is an adverb that describes something done in a humorous or unserious manner. It is often used to indicate that someone is not being serious, as in 'He jokingly suggested that they should all quit their jobs and become rock stars.' Other examples include 'She laughed jokingly and said she would never do such a thing,' and 'He was jokingly referred to as the office clown.'
