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Definition of jocularly

jocularly

/ˈdʒɑː.kjə.lɚ.li/
joc · u · lar · ly
Adjective:jocular
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• adverb

1

In a humorous, playful, or joking manner.

Example

"The professor jocularly referred to the thick textbook as light weekend reading."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the adjective 'jocular' and the adverbial suffix '-ly'. 'Jocular' derives from the Latin 'jocularis' (laughable or droll), from 'joculus' (a little joke), the diminutive of 'jocus' (joke or jest).

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