humorously

Example Sentences

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

From Salon • May 19, 2026

Soon after he was spotted, a San Francisco-based Redditor named Des Tan called him Chonker, a play on chonky, which is slang for humorously chubby, and it stuck.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 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

Want to watch a Jewish guy and a gentile woman humorously navigate their relationship?

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2025

After shaking hands, Spassky humorously tested Fischer’s biceps, as though they were two boxers “weighing in.”

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady