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JESTINGLY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does jestingly mean?
• JESTINGLY (adverb)
The adverb JESTINGLY has 1 sense:
1. in jest
Familiarity information: JESTINGLY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
In jest
Synonyms:
jestingly; jokingly
Context example:
I asked him jokingly whether he thought he could drive the Calcutta-Peshawar express
Pertainym:
jesting (characterized by jokes and good humor)
Context examples
This was spoken jestingly; but it appeared to her so just a picture of Mr. Darcy, that she would not trust herself with an answer, and therefore, abruptly changing the conversation talked on indifferent matters until they reached the Parsonage.
(Pride and Prejudice, by Jane Austen)
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