"jocularly" meaning in English

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Adverb

Forms: more jocularly [comparative], most jocularly [superlative]
Etymology: From jocular + -ly. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|jocular|ly}} jocular + -ly Head templates: {{en-adv}} jocularly (comparative more jocularly, superlative most jocularly)
  1. In a jocular manner; humorously. Categories (topical): Comedy Synonyms: humorously, amusingly, jokingly
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