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jocularly

adv · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adv

Meaning 1

In a jocular manner; humorously.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • He was in such a good mood that he even managed to take out the rubbish jocularly.
  • She was not embarrassed at all so she told the story jocularly.

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Etymology tree English jocular Middle English -ly English -ly English jocularly From jocular + -ly.