half-jokingly
With an element of jest, but fundamentally in earnestWith an element of jest, but fundamentally in earnest.
Meaning
1 senses(not comparable)With an element of jest, but fundamentally in earnest.
Translations
2 languagesOrigin
From half- + jokingly.From half- + jokingly.
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A2Adverbs of manner — Because it is an -ly adverb