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jokingly Antonyms

Opposite of jokingly

Pinning down the opposite of jokingly requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adverb definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

In a humorous, playful, or teasing manner; not seriously.

Usage Example

"She seriously suggested that they sell everything and move to a tropical island."

Strongest
seriously
earnestly
in earnest
solemnly
Strong
gravely
sincerely

Similar words to jokingly

Words similar to jokingly shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

in jest
jestingly
kiddingly
playfully
facetiously
humorously
teasingly
jocularly
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• Nearby Words

jokester
jokey
jokily
jokingly
joliet
jollies
jolliness

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Jokingly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/jokingly
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