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in jest

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 fun 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 fun jocularly

Example Sentences

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That commenter posted that in jest, but the underlying sentiment is accurate.

From Salon • May 18, 2025

I think they did it in jest too.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2025

“We wanted to see what a ‘real’ cult meeting was like,” she said, I think in jest.

From BBC • Sep. 19, 2024

Following a public backlash after a video of his controversial remarks went viral, Mr Nnauye said he had made them in jest.

From BBC • Jul. 22, 2024

There was no one who could insult him in jest or speak lightly with him about unimportant matters, though on the other hand he was on courteous terms with almost everyone.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson