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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

Cole replied: "Appreciate u king! People got to learn how to take a joke. It's all in fun."

From BBC • Mar. 2, 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

“At Kate Spade New York, we believe in exploring the journey of self-expression through style in fun, unexpected ways,” Jennifer Lyu, SVP and head of design at Kate Spade New York, added in the statement.

From Salon • Jul. 20, 2024

“Mother doesn’t approve of flirting even in fun, and you do flirt desperately, Teddy.”

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott

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