jokingly vs tongue-in-cheek
tongue-in-cheek vs jokinglyjokingly is not an adjective while tongue-in-cheek is an adjective.
jokingly and tongue-in-cheek both are adverbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| jokingly | No | No | No | Yes |
| tongue-in-cheek | No | Yes | No | Yes |
As adverbs,
jokingly and tongue-in-cheek
are synonyms defined as:
- jokingly and tongue-in-cheek: not seriously
Other synonyms of jokingly include
facetiously.
| jokingly (adjective) | tongue-in-cheek (adjective) |
|---|---|
| cleverly amusing in tone |
| jokingly (adverb) | tongue-in-cheek (adverb) |
|---|---|
| in jest | not seriously |
| not seriously | in a bantering fashion |
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