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in fun

ADJECTIVE
tongue-in-cheek
Synonyms
STRONGEST
amusing comic flippant humorous ironic irreverent jocular joking playful sarcastic satirical whimsical
STRONG
jokingly
WEAK
blithe clever comical dry facetious farcical flip funny in jest ironical jesting joshing kiddingly laughable not serious pulling one's leg putting one on smart wisecracking witty
Antonyms
STRONGEST
respectful reverent serious unfunny
ADVERB
jokingly
Synonyms
STRONG
facetiously
WEAK
in jest jocularly

Example Sentences

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In playing charades with our friends, for example, we aim to prevail, but only in fun.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Places for the race this year sold out in just a few hours, with 165 children also taking part in fun runs as part of the event.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

“Phoebe & Jay” will also launch with two games, which help children practice the lessons they learn from the show in fun and engaging ways.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 2, 2026

Let loose at an all-ages dance party in the PNA Blue Building and visit participating businesses to engage in fun and colorful activities, listen to stories and music, and enjoy plays and performances.

From Seattle Times • May 31, 2024

“It was all just in fun, right everybody?”

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols