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Jesting
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Simple meaning
What does Jesting mean?
Jesting means joking playfully.
Dictionary definition
Joking or speaking in a playful way.
Example sentences
Jesting in a sentence
easy
Her jesting voice showed she was not serious.
medium
The friends were jesting as they walked home.
hard
The writer used jesting dialogue to make the scene feel friendly and light.
Synonyms
Words like Jesting
jokingUse for speaking or acting playfully.
playfulUse for a light and fun tone.
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Practice 1
What does jesting mean?
Jesting means joking playfully.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses jesting correctly?
The correct sentence uses jesting in a natural English context.
Practice 3
Which word is closest in meaning to jesting?
Joking is close in meaning to jesting in this context.
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