jesting Meaning & Definition
What Does Jesting Mean?
As a noun, jesting means joking. It can also mean bantering; ridicule. As an adjective, it means facetious. As a verb, it means present participle and gerund of jest.
Quick Facts About Jesting
| Part of speech | noun, adjective, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈd͡ʒɛstɪŋ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | humorous, jocular and jocose |
| Plural | jestings |
| Comparative / superlative | more jesting, most jesting |
Jesting Definition (Noun)
- joking
- bantering; ridicule
- mocking
Jesting as an Adjective
- facetious
- humorous
- playful; mocking
- jeering
Jesting as a Verb
- present participle and gerund of jest
Verb
- To tell a joke; to talk in a playful manner; to make fun of something or someone.
Surely you jest!
Synonyms of Jesting
Jesting synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Jesting
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Jesting in a Sentence
Surely you jest!
Word Forms & Grammar
jesting (countable and uncountable, plural jestings)
jesting (comparative more jesting, superlative most jesting)
jesting
Words That Rhyme With Jesting
Pronouncing Jesting
The standard pronunciation of jesting is //ˈd͡ʒɛstɪŋ//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Quick Answers About Jesting
Is jesting a noun or an adjective?
Jesting is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as an adjective and a verb.
What is another word for jesting?
Close synonyms of jesting are humorous, jocular and jocose. See the full list of jesting synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of jesting?
The plural of jesting is jestings.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of jesting?
The comparative form is more jesting and the superlative form is most jesting.