seriocomically
/ˌsɪrioʊˈkɑmɪkli/
adverb
- In a way that is both serious and funny at the same time; with a mix of humor and earnestness.
- The actor delivered the tragic speech seriocomically, so the audience didn't know whether to cry or chuckle.
- He seriocomically described his disastrous attempt to bake a cake, making everyone laugh while still feeling his frustration.
- She seriocomically argued that losing her keys was a sign of a deeper philosophical crisis.
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