jocularly

Example Sentences

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A crack shot with a six-shooter, he breaks the fourth wall by jocularly talking to the audience and praising his own pistolero skills.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 13, 2018

Minutes after his predecessor unleashed his strongest repudiation yet, Trump responded jocularly.

From Washington Post • Sep. 7, 2018

When Lucas attempts a jocularly posh accent, Karyn observes, "His attempt at an across-the-pond accent had foundered somewhere around Bermuda."

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2016

And he jocularly referenced his infamous 2002 World Cup row in Saipan with then Republic manager Mick McCarthy by praising the squad's current facilities.

From BBC • Nov. 13, 2013

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

From "Tiger, Tiger" by Lynne Reid Banks