jesting
/ˈdʒɛstɪŋ/
adjective
- Said or done as a joke; not serious.
- His jesting tone made everyone laugh, but she knew he meant it.
- The teacher's jesting comment about homework lightened the mood.
- I thought he was jesting when he said he would quit his job.
Antonyms
noun
- The act of making jokes or playful remarks.
- Their constant jesting during the meeting annoyed the boss.
- He was known for his good-natured jesting among friends.
- A little jesting can help break the ice at a party.