jestingly

Definition

In jest; jokingly.

Etymology

From jesting + -ly.

Example Sentences

• "[S]he flattered me, tickled me, stroaked me, groped me, frizled me, curled me, kissed me, embraced me, laid her Hands about my Neck, and now and then made jestingly, pretty little Horns above my Forehead: […]"
• "This was spoken jestingly, but it appeared to her so just a picture of Mr. Darcy, that she would not trust herself with an answer; and, therefore, abruptly changing the conversation, talked on indifferent matters till they reached the parsonage."
• "Were you free to chuse, As jestingly I’ll put the supposition, Without a thought reflecting on your Katherine, What sort of woman would you make your choice?"