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jestingly

/ˈdʒɛstɪŋli/
jes · ting · ly
Adjective:jesting
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1

In a playful, humorous, or joking manner; not meant to be taken seriously.

Example

"She jestingly suggested that they abandon the project and move to a tropical island."

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• Rhymes for jestingly

• Nearby Words

jesse
jest
jester
jestingly
jesuit
jesus
jet

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from 'jesting' + '-ly', ultimately tracing back to the Middle English noun 'jeste' (a deed or story), from Old French 'geste', and Latin 'gesta' (deeds or exploits).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Jestingly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/jestingly
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