Synonyms for jocosely

Grammar : Adv

Spell : joh-kohs, juh-

Phonetic Transcription : dʒoʊˈkoʊs, dʒə-

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Définition of jocosely

Origin : 1670s, from Latin iocosus "full of jesting, joking," from iocus "pastime, sport; a jest, joke" (see joke (n.)). Implies ponderous humor. Related: Jocosely; jocoseness.

As in humorously : adv comically

Example sentences :

I suppose,” retorted Gale, regarding her jocosely, “you asked him about it.
Extract from : « Nan of Music Mountain » by Frank H. Spearman

On entering Smithfield, he jocosely said, that the place had long groaned for him.
Extract from : « Fox's Book of Martyrs » by John Foxe

"Don't trouble yourself to write," said the giant, jocosely.
Extract from : « The Young Acrobat of the Great North American Circus » by Horatio Alger Jr.

"Oh, it is only a left-handed marriage," said Abellino, jocosely.
Extract from : « A Hungarian Nabob » by Maurus Jkai

Sir William then asked him jocosely if he could find out which was his dove.
Extract from : « The Surprising Adventures of Bampfylde Moore Carew » by Unknown

Toward morning he called Denison to "take the helm," as he jocosely termed it.
Extract from : « Doctor Jones' Picnic » by S. E. Chapman

"You ought to get acquainted with her," said Mr. Waterbury jocosely.
Extract from : « The Young Adventurer » by Horatio Alger

"You are fleeing from the court; I, toward it," he remarked, jocosely.
Extract from : « Under the Rose » by Frederic Stewart Isham

The man "Pop" said jocosely, that I might be allowed to die in the bosom of my family.
Extract from : « Campaigns of a Non-Combatant, » by George Alfred Townsend

"We might take up a contribution for you, Silas," said the constable, jocosely.
Extract from : « Chester Rand » by Horatio Alger, Jr

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