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Jesting

adjective

/ˈdʒes.tɪŋ/

Meaning

joking or teasing in a playful manner

He was only jesting when he said he would quit his job.

joking, kidding, teasing, playful

serious, earnest, sincere, solemn

jesting manner, jesting tone, stop jesting

difficult or impossible to control or handle

suitable; appropriate; healthy; in good physical condition; ready

Characterized by disorder, noisy excitement, or emotional agitation.

expressing or showing sadness and sorrow; inclined to weep

Relating to the environment and the relationship of living things to it and to each other.

Engaged in deep or serious thought.