ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Jocularly

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adverb

Quick meaning: Jocularly is an adverb meaning In a jocular manner; humorously.

Meaning

In a jocular manner; humorously.

Example Sentences

She was not embarrassed at all so she told the story jocularly.
He was in such a good mood that he even managed to take out the rubbish jocularly.
Sullenly, jocularly, resentfully, or derisively, names and addresses were extorted from the company, and each member given a jerk of the head to get out of this.

Synonyms for jocularly

Depending on context, synonyms include humorously, amusingly, jokingly.

Antonyms for jocularly

Common opposites include seriously.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include humorously, jocosely, jokefully, drollingly, jokingly, jocundly.

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