jestingly
Definition
- Adverb:
- In a joking or humorous manner: The word "jestingly" describes the action of speaking or acting in a way that is not serious, intended to be funny, or made as a jest.
Usage
- "Jestingly" is used to modify a verb, indicating that the action (typically speaking) is done in a playful, teasing, or non-serious way. It is a formal or literary synonym for "jokingly."
Examples
- (The question was posed in a humorous, non-serious manner.)
Advanced Usage
- Used to soften a statement: Often employed to deliver a critical or pointed remark under the guise of humor, making it less confrontational.
- He commented jestingly on her tardiness, but she knew he was annoyed.
Variants and Related Words
- Jest (noun/verb): A joke or witty remark; to speak or act in a joking way.
- He said it in jest. (He said it as a joke.)
- Jester (noun): A professional joker or fool, especially in a medieval court.
- Jesting (adjective): Characterized by joking.
- A jesting tone.
Synonyms
- Jokingly: In a joking manner.
- Facetiously: Treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor.
- In jest: As a joke; not meant seriously.
- Tongue-in-cheek: Said or done with insincerity, irony, or whimsical exaggeration.
Antonyms
- Seriously: In a solemn or considered manner.
- Earnestly: With sincere and intense conviction.
- Gravely: In a serious or solemn manner.
Related Idioms
- Many a true word is spoken in jest: A humorous or joking statement often contains an element of truth.
- He jestingly called her the real boss, and many a true word is spoken in jest.
Adverb
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in jest
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I asked him jokingly whether he thought he could drive the Calcutta-Peshawar express
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