jestingly
- a word derived from jest.
Example Sentences
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That leads some analysts, as in the past, to resort jestingly to whimsical or far-out market tools.
From Time Magazine Archive
Three hundred Cubans had been brought in to augment the Chilean security setup, so one newsman jestingly asked Castro if he was wearing a bulletproof vest, too.
From Time Magazine Archive
At times, Erhard's fight�which Germans jestingly called "the Seven Years' War"�seemed hopeless.
From Time Magazine Archive
Now even men between 38 and 50 are liable for service in "Dad's Army," as it is jestingly known.
From Time Magazine Archive
I jestingly reassured George by saying that I had no secrets from my guards.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
