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Meaning of "jestingly" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF JESTINGLY

jestingly  [ˈdʒestɪŋlɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF JESTINGLY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Jestingly is an adverb.
The adverb is an invariable part of the sentence that can change, explain or simplify a verb or another adverb.

WHAT DOES JESTINGLY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of jestingly in the English dictionary

The definition of jestingly in the dictionary is in an amusing, teasing, or frivolous way; jokingly. Other definition of jestingly is in a way that makes fun of sb or sth; mockingly.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH JESTINGLY


arrestingly
əˈrestɪŋlɪ
boastingly
ˈbəʊstɪŋlɪ
contestingly
kənˈtɛstɪŋlɪ
disgustingly
dɪsˈɡʌstɪŋlɪ
everlastingly
ˌevəˈlɑːstɪŋlɪ
insistingly
ɪnˈsɪstɪŋlɪ
interestingly
ˈɪntrəstɪŋlɪ
intertwistingly
ˌɪntəˈtwɪstɪŋlɪ
irritatingly
ˈɪrɪteɪtɪŋlɪ
lastingly
ˈlɑːstɪŋlɪ
mistrustingly
ˌmɪsˈtrʌstɪŋlɪ
persistingly
pəˈsɪstɪŋlɪ
protestingly
prəˈtestɪŋlɪ
questingly
ˈkwestɪŋlɪ
resistingly
rɪˈzɪstɪŋlɪ
trustingly
ˈtrʌstɪŋlɪ
uninterestingly
ʌnˈɪntrəstɪŋlɪ
unresistingly
ˌʌnrɪˈzɪstɪŋlɪ
unrestingly
ʌnˈrestɪŋlɪ
wastingly
ˈweɪstɪŋlɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE JESTINGLY

jess
jessamine
jessamy
jessant
Jesse
Jesse window
jessed
Jesselton
jesserant
jessie
jest
jestbook
jestee
jester
jestful
jesting

WORDS THAT END LIKE JESTINGLY

accordingly
amazingly
astonishingly
correspondingly
exceedingly
increasingly
knowingly
livingly
lovingly
overwhelmingly
seemingly
shockingly
sickeningly
singly
sparingly
strikingly
strongly
stunningly
surprisingly
unknowingly
willingly

Synonyms and antonyms of jestingly in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «jestingly» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF JESTINGLY

Find out the translation of jestingly to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of jestingly from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «jestingly» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

开玩笑地
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

en broma
570 millions of speakers

English

jestingly
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

jestingly
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

jestingly
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

шутя
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

jestingly
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

তামাসা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

plaisantant
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Jestingly
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

scherzhaft
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

冗談混じりに
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

jestingly
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Jestingly
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

jestingly
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

jestingly
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

उत्सुकतेने
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

şaka olarak
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

scherzosamente
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

żartobliwie
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

жартуючи
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

în glumă
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ειρωνικά
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

jestingly
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

skämt
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

jestingly
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of jestingly

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «JESTINGLY»

The term «jestingly» is normally little used and occupies the 144.029 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «JESTINGLY» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «jestingly» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «jestingly» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about jestingly

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «JESTINGLY»

Discover the use of jestingly in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to jestingly and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Grey Cloak
[Illustration: "The. Vicomte. bowed. jestingly."] The Chevalier, who had followed each stroke with feverish eyes, sighed with chagrin. There were three strokes he had taught Victor, and the poet had not used one of them. "Why did you let those  ...
Harold MacGrath, 2012
2
Thanatos, Shame and Other Essays
In private conversation Evstafi Ivanovitch once told me that the greatest social virtue might be considered to be an ability to get money to spend. Also, my comrades used jestingly (yes, I know only jestingly) to propound the ethical maxim that a ...
Pentti Ikonen, Eero Rechardt, 2010
3
Grammar and Dictionary of the Dakota Language: Dictionary of ...
(i and ha) to laugh ; laugh at, make fun of—iwaha, iyaha, unkihapi; imayaha, thou laughest at me. i'-had-, 0r than, adv. jestingly, laughingly. i-ha'-ha, n. the manyplies or omasum, one of the stomachs of an animal. See tihaha. to put in a handle, ...
Stephen Return Riggs, 1851
4
Grammar and Dictionary of the Dakota Language: Collected by ...
1' -ha-ha, n. the noise of water-falls or rapids. one who is always jesting, a fool. to cause to jest or laugh at,— to laugh at, make fun i-ha'-ha-ya, v. a. ihahawaya. i-ha .'-ha-ya, adv. laughingly, jestingly. to laugh, jest,—iwahake. i-ha.'-ki-ya, v. a. to ...
Stephen Return Riggs, Minnesota Historical Society, 1852
5
A New Method of Learning the German Language Embracing Both ...
... in this way (on this wise), It is often compounded with adjectives and nouns,. and. used. adverbially. Scherzweife. jestingly. Glücklicher. Weiß. sortunately; in a. fortunate manner. (Z 105.) ' I. unter vier Augen. literally, under four eyes; i. e. 180.
W. H. Woodbury, 1854
6
Graham's American Monthly Magazine of Literature, Art, and ...
I had heard the Lady Katharine jestingly say a few days before, in describing a late ball, that she refused to waltz with Lord because she thought him unmarried, and that when she discovered her mistake she was piqued at herself for losing the ...
George R. Graham, Edgar Allan Poe, Charles Jacobs Peterson, 1842
7
Dizionario delle lingue italiana ed inglese: Italiano ed inglese
Giocolam tore, adv. merrily, jestingly pleasantly. Giocolatore. a juggler. Giocolatrice, femiú. of Gioco- latore Giocolino, dim of Giuoco. Gioeondaménte, àdv. joyfally. gladly, cheerfully, merrily, willingly. Ciocondare, to be merry, to rejoice, to cheer ...
Giuseppe Marco Antonio Baretti, 1813
8
Doctor Pascal
She was still at heart, however, a fervent worshiper of his skill; and she said jestingly that if he performed miracles as he did it was because he had in himself the godlike power to do so. Then he would reply jestingly, attributing to her the ...
Emile Zola, 2009
9
History of England from the Accession of James I to the ...
Samuel Rawson Gardiner. I636 PROPOSED REUNION WITH ROME. 143 the streets, the bystanders would, half-jestingly, half-angrily, call one another's attention to the passage of the Church triumphant.' Laud was in as much danger from his ...
Samuel Rawson Gardiner, 2011
10
Poor Folk
What do you consider to be the greatest social virtue? Inprivate conversation Evstafi Ivanovitchonce told me that the greatest social virtue might be considered tobe an abilityto get moneyto spend. Also, mycomrades used jestingly (yes, I know ...
Fyodor Dostoyevsky, 2014

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «JESTINGLY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term jestingly is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Julianne and Derek Hough "Move" Wolf Trap audience
Derek is jestingly harsh on his big sister however it seems the show is there to support Julianne with Derek taking the ringmaster role – which is ... «Communities Digital News, Jul 15»
2
Watch: Salman Khan Gets Nostalgic, Shares His Childhood Memories
He jestingly said that Kareena was upset with the film. But later, he did clear the sky by saying that Kareena is enjoying with her husband Saif ... «Business of Cinema, Jul 15»
3
Cory produced a P-Noy, will FPJ give rise to P-Grace?
The Liberal Party, then, was even jestingly dubbed as the "Starex party," because you could fit all the members in just one van. But the newbie ... «CNN, Jun 15»
4
Her name is Idina
In the sultry mashup of “Love for Sale” and “Roxanne,” Menzel jestingly tousled her hair and caressed her arms to the slinking beats, before ... «Inquirer.net, Jun 15»
5
'The Bachelorette' 2015 spoilers: Clint Arlis expresses love for JJ Lane
After jestingly apologizing to his dad in the wake of the said romance, Arlis tweeted, "Before I field any questions about Brokeback Bachelor ... «ChristianToday, Jun 15»
6
Retiring as battle-hardened veteran, Don Plusquellic once graced …
His second opponent, Michael Callahan, didn't fare much better, even though Plusquellic had jestingly suggested he run. "Do I hold a grudge ... «cleveland.com, May 15»
7
Rachael Ray Recap (5/28/15): Top 10 Recipes of the Year
Rachael asks what took him so long, and he jestingly replies that he had to work up an appetite first. Simon Helberg also talks about his new ... «CMR, May 15»
8
Death of a Dynasty: Tory Defeat in Alberta
Turning to Canada, the federal Liberal Party was (somewhat jestingly) called the "natural governing party" and held power for 69 years of the ... «UNC Chapell Hill, May 15»
9
'Pure hogwash', Businessman challenges Ramotar on lack of timber …
A seemingly discomfited Ramotar jestingly apologised. “On the fiscal concessions, I don't agree with you. I don't think more Asians have more ... «Stabroek News, Apr 15»
10
The unexpected truth about English
Over dinner, our son then mischievously asked whether Todd English was indeed English, and said jestingly: “Truffle oil. Risotto. Foie gras. «The Manila Times, Apr 15»

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