jokingly

/ˈdʒəʊkɪŋli/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈdʒəʊkɪŋli/ (ame, ipa)

jokingly — adverb

1. with playful words or actions meant to make people laugh, showing that the speak

1.副詞B2
釋義

with playful words or actions meant to make people laugh, showing that the speaker is not being serious.

例句

Mira jokingly asked whether the class wanted homework during the holiday.

jokingly + ask to show a playful, unreal request

At dinner, Rodrigo jokingly called his tiny sandwich a feast.

jokingly + call + noun phrase

同義詞
  • playfully

    often sounds warmer and more affectionate than 'jokingly'

  • teasingly

    suggests lightly making fun of someone

  • facetiously

    more formal and often used for dry or badly timed humour

反義詞
  • seriously

    shows that the speaker means the words literally

  • earnestly

    stresses sincere feeling rather than humour

文法句型

jokingly + say/ask/tell

[verb] + jokingly + that-clause

用法筆記

Usually modifies verbs of speaking, asking, or offering. It signals that the words are playful and should not be taken as a real complaint, threat, or request.

常見錯誤

❌She said it joking when she smiled.
✅She said it jokingly when she smiled.
💡use the adverb form after a verb, not the adjective.