humorously

Example Sentences

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Colbert responded humorously about a ‘captive breeding program’ for the Jimmys.

From Salon • May 19, 2026

Hundreds of thousands of posts have been shared on Chinese social media in the past three days as users hope for prosperity for themselves, often humorously, including changing their profile pictures to Jenner.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

DePree, now a British citizen who sometimes humorously styles himself as Hopwood XIV, also obtained grants from various Heritage organizations, including a highly coveted one for £250,000.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 30, 2025

Once she notices she is being filmed, however, Serena forces some humorously fake-looking smiles.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 2, 2025

In the same way the war, beginning almost humorously with announcements about maids and days spent at apple- picking, commenced its invasion of the school.

From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles