in jest; "I asked him jokingly whether he thought he could drive the Calcutta-Peshawar express"
Used in a Sentence
jestingly
How to use jestingly in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for jestingly.
Editorial note
[1] Although, even for people who really deserve it, I'd really rather not have death sentences recommended and carried out by the totally lawless process Mr. Bell jestingly advocated in a country I have to live in.
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Quick take
in jest; "I asked him jokingly whether he thought he could drive the Calcutta-Peshawar express"
Meaning at a glance
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Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for jestingly.
adverb
in jest; "I asked him jokingly whether he thought he could drive the Calcutta-Peshawar express"
See also: jokingly
Example sentences
[1] Although, even for people who really deserve it, I'd really rather not have death sentences recommended and carried out by the totally lawless process Mr. Bell jestingly advocated in a country I have to live in.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use jestingly in a sentence?
[1] Although, even for people who really deserve it, I'd really rather not have death sentences recommended and carried out by the totally lawless process Mr. Bell jestingly advocated in a country I have to live in.
What does jestingly mean?
in jest; "I asked him jokingly whether he thought he could drive the Calcutta-Peshawar express"
What part of speech is jestingly?
jestingly is commonly used as adverb.