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JOKINGLY

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adverb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Not seriously

Example:

I meant it facetiously

Synonyms:

facetiously; jokingly; tongue-in-cheek

Classified under:

Adverbs

Pertainym:

joking (characterized by jokes and good humor)

Sense 2

Meaning:

In jest

Example:

I asked him jokingly whether he thought he could drive the Calcutta-Peshawar express

Synonyms:

jestingly; jokingly

Classified under:

Adverbs

Pertainym:

joking (characterized by jokes and good humor)

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