jocularly
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7.1
- adverb
- /ˈdʒɒkjələrli/
:
jocosamente
- President Obama, after jocularly responding to how he felt about the upcoming debate, said that he was happy.
- said jocularly
Examples
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This is jocularly known as the admiral's cabin.
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"In the bad old days," he jocularly explained, "one could not become a chief without bagging a lion."
Fiction book (1997) -
"The whole town's come down to see you, Cora," Will said jocularly.
Fiction book (1992) -
"The proper phrase is, What's up, Doc?" said Pelf jocularly.
Fiction book (2001) -
He made the announcement jocularly, making everyone laugh in the room.
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During the meeting, she jocularly suggested that they should all start wearing hats to look more professional.
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He jocularly referred to his new car as his 'expensive toy' whenever his friends asked about it.
Synonyms
27
2.0
Said or done as a joke and not meant seriously
18
1.4
In a fun, teasing way
18
6.1
In a calm, serious way that seems slightly funny
12
7.0
In a dry, slightly mocking way
12
2.5
In a very funny way that makes people laugh
11
3.9
In a funny way that makes people laugh
5
3.0
In a funny way that makes people laugh
5
2.9
In a happy way that shows you find something funny
5
3.3
In a funny way that makes people laugh
3
2.5
In a happy, friendly way
3
3.7
In a playful way that makes someone laugh or feel a little annoyed
3
8.1
In a joking way that is not meant to be taken seriously
2
4.3
In a funny way that makes people laugh
1
4.6
In a cheerful, friendly way that makes people smile
1
3.6
To say or do something in a joking way without being serious
1
7.3
In a playful way that breaks small rules to make people laugh
1
6.4
In a silly, foolish way like a clown
In a joking way to make people laugh
In a joking way that is not serious
In a playful joking way to make people laugh
In a happy, laughing way
In a cheerful and lively way
Antonyms
How Humorous
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Jocularly comes from the Latin root jocus, which means 'joke' or 'fun' and is the same idea behind the English word joke. So, to speak jocularly is to speak 'in a joking or playful way'.