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jokingly

UK
/ˈdʒəʊ.kɪŋ.li/
US
/ˈdʒoʊ.kɪŋ.li/

Translations

jokinglyadverb
UK
/ˈdʒəʊ.kɪŋ.li/
US
/ˈdʒoʊ.kɪŋ.li/
en plaisantant
He jokingly suggested that they should all quit their jobs and travel the world.
Il a suggéré en plaisantant qu'ils démissionnent tous et partent faire le tour du monde.
Additional translations
pour rireFamilier.
Synonyms
humorously
playfully
wittily
lightheartedly
facetiously

Definitions

jokinglyadverb
In a manner that is intended to be humorous or playful.
He jokingly suggested that they should all quit their jobs and travel the world.
Used to indicate that what has been said is not intended to be taken seriously; facetiously.
I jokingly called him ‘your majesty,’ and we both laughed.
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