Synonyms for jocularly
- adverb
Most common
Definitions
- adv. 1
In a jocular manner; humorously.
She was not embarrassed at all so she told the story jocularly.
Example sentences
- jokingly Gabor jokingly asked Martha if she needed a knife.
- humorously Moose are humorously called "swamp donkeys."
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| jocularly | steady | |
| jokingly | rising | |
| humorously | rising | |
| amusingly | steady | |
| facetiously | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 8 letters
- jokingly3
- 9 letters
- amusingly4
- 10 letters
- humorously4
- 11 letters
- facetiously4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (jokingly3 = 3 syllables).