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