Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
jokingly
Adverb
/ˈdʒoʊ.kɪŋ.li/
Definition
In a manner that is playful or humorous, not meant to be taken seriously.
Examples
- She jokingly suggested that we might run out of coffee if we didn’t buy more.
- He jokingly claimed he could swim faster than a fish.
- They jokingly referred to their difficult exam as a ‘piece of cake.’
Meaning
Jokingly refers to expressing something in a joking manner, typically to make someone laugh or lighten the mood.
Synonyms
- Humorously
- Lightheartedly
- Playfully
- Facetiously
