jocosely

English

Etymology

From jocose +‎ -ly.

Adverb

jocosely (comparative more jocosely, superlative most jocosely)

1. In a jocose manner.
   • 1880, Mrs. Harry Bennett-Edwards, In Sheep's Clothing‎^[1], volume 2, page 154:

     Mr. Hurst interrupted, 'to have his name mixed up with shady people, as Ormond says; so, my dear! the long and short of it is, you must refuse her invitation to go there on this visit!' 'But I have accepted it.' 'Unaccept it then,' jocosely.