jocularly

Example Sentences

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I could say, perhaps jocularly, that “We the People” should add one sentence to Article One that simply says, “and we really mean it.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

He jocularly pardoned a couple of Thanksgiving turkeys on the White House lawn.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 22, 2023

Some farmers jocularly call the protests a “mela,” a festival, bringing together Hindu, Muslim, and Sikh farmers to fight for a shared cause.

From Slate • Feb. 12, 2021

Mr. Cacheris had jocularly asserted that it was paid for with the fees he got from representing Mitchell.

From Washington Post • Sep. 26, 2019

Caesar said, only half jocularly, “In a respectful way, I hope.”

From "Tiger, Tiger" by Lynne Reid Banks