jocularly Antonyms
Strongest:
- mournfully
- bleakly
- unhappily
- bleakly
- dejectedly
- heavily
- darkly
- miserably
- plaintively
- unhappily
- miserably
- morosely
- plaintively
- heavily
- mournfully
- darkly
- dejectedly
- morosely
- disconsolately
- disconsolately
Strong:
- forlornly
- sulkily
- sorrowfully
- sternly
- forlornly
- sourly
- sourly
- cheerlessly
- sulkily
- dourly
- despondently
- wretchedly
- dispiritedly
- dolefully
- gloomily
- dispiritedly
- despondently
- wretchedly
- glumly
- abjectly
- dourly
- sternly
- sullenly
- gloomily
- sorrowfully
- abjectly
- cheerlessly
- dolefully
- glumly
- sullenly
Weak:
Strongest:
Strong:
- sanguinely
- amusedly
- joyfully
- jocosely
- cheerfully
- gladly
- sunnily
- exuberantly
- giddily
- joyously
- optimistically
- friendlily
- jovially
- gayly
- hopefully
Weak:
Meaning of jocularly
jocularly (adv.)
In jest; for sport or mirth; jocosely.
jocularly Sentence Examples
- The professor jocularly remarked that the student's answer was so long it could have been used as a novel.
- The politician jocularly deflected the reporter's question, saying he had to keep some secrets to himself.
- The siblings engaged in a jocular exchange of insults, their laughter echoing through the house.
- The comedian jocularly mocked the audience's jokes, instantly winning their admiration.
- In a jocular interview, the actor revealed the embarrassing mishap that occurred during the filming of a particular scene.
- The jocular comment from the boss lightened the mood in the otherwise serious meeting.
- The teacher jocularly scolded the student for their tardiness, teasing them about their apparent lack of punctuality.
- The couple exchanged jocular remarks as they walked together, their playful banter showcasing their affection.
- The jocular song lyrics amused the audience, creating a festive atmosphere.
- The jocular tone of the email softened the delivery of potentially sensitive information.
FAQs About the word jocularly
In jest; for sport or mirth; jocosely.
laughingly, lightheartedly, amicably, good-naturedly, blithely, good-humoredly, friendly, breezily, sanguinely, amusedly
mournfully, bleakly, unhappily, bleakly, dejectedly, heavily, darkly, miserably, plaintively, unhappily
The professor jocularly remarked that the student's answer was so long it could have been used as a novel.
The politician jocularly deflected the reporter's question, saying he had to keep some secrets to himself.
The siblings engaged in a jocular exchange of insults, their laughter echoing through the house.
The comedian jocularly mocked the audience's jokes, instantly winning their admiration.
