jocularly Antonyms
Strongest:
- heavily
- plaintively
- mournfully
- unhappily
- heavily
- unhappily
- morosely
- darkly
- bleakly
- darkly
- disconsolately
- mournfully
- miserably
- dejectedly
- dejectedly
- morosely
- disconsolately
- miserably
- bleakly
- plaintively
Strong:
- sourly
- cheerlessly
- cheerlessly
- wretchedly
- dolefully
- dispiritedly
- sullenly
- dourly
- sulkily
- wretchedly
- sternly
- sorrowfully
- sullenly
- dourly
- despondently
- dolefully
- glumly
- forlornly
- sourly
- despondently
- abjectly
- dispiritedly
- forlornly
- sorrowfully
- gloomily
- gloomily
- glumly
- sternly
- abjectly
- sulkily
Weak:
Strongest:
Strong:
- amusedly
- jocosely
- cheerfully
- joyously
- jovially
- optimistically
- friendlily
- gladly
- sunnily
- sanguinely
- hopefully
- giddily
- exuberantly
- gayly
- joyfully
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.
blithely, good-naturedly, breezily,laughingly, friendly, amicably, good-humoredly, lightheartedly, amusedly, jocosely
heavily, plaintively, mournfully, unhappily, heavily, unhappily, morosely, darkly, bleakly, darkly
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.
