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Jokingly
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Simple meaning
What does Jokingly mean?
Jokingly means in a playful, not serious way.
Dictionary definition
In a playful way that is not meant to be serious.
Example sentences
Jokingly in a sentence
easy
He jokingly called his backpack a mountain.
medium
She jokingly asked if the homework could finish itself.
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The character spoke jokingly, so readers knew the comment was meant kindly.
Synonyms
Words like Jokingly
playfullyUse for something said or done in a fun way.
lightlyUse when the tone is not serious or heavy.
Antonyms
Opposite words
seriouslyUse when someone means something in an earnest way.
sternlyUse when someone speaks in a strict or serious way.
Word family
Jokingly word family
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Practice 1
What does jokingly mean?
Jokingly means in a playful, not serious way.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses jokingly correctly?
The correct sentence uses jokingly in a natural English context.
Practice 3
Which word is closest in meaning to jokingly?
Playfully is close in meaning to jokingly in this context.
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