What does jokingly mean?
Jokingly means In a joking manner..
Jokingly
/ˈdʒoʊ.kɪŋ.li/ · adverb
Meaning
In a joking manner..
Example Sentences
San Jose, the county seat, is jokingly referred to as “Man Jose” by the locals, and with good reason: In the 22 to 29 age cohort, Santa Clara County has 37,410 never-married, college-grad men versus 27,147 never-married, college-grad women.
Synonyms for jokingly
Antonyms for jokingly
Related Words
Word Forms
- more jokingly
- most jokingly
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for jokingly?
Common synonyms include tongue-in-cheek, facetiously, jestingly.
What is the opposite of jokingly?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use jokingly in a sentence?
San Jose, the county seat, is jokingly referred to as “Man Jose” by the locals, and with good reason: In the 22 to 29 age cohort, Santa Clara County has 37,410 never-married, college-grad men versus 27,147 never-married, college-grad women.
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