jesting

An old-fashioned adjective meaning joking or playful; rarely used in modern English.

ruУстаревшее прилагательное, означающее шутливый или игривый; редко используется в современном английском языке.esAdjetivo que describe a alguien o algo que bromea o es juguetón, a menudo de manera burlona o ligera; también puede significar divertido o alegre. Es un término poco usado en inglés moderno, de tono algo anticuado.frAdjectif archaïque ou littéraire signifiant qui plaisante, badin ou enjoué ; rare dans l'anglais moderne.deVeraltetes Adjektiv mit der Bedeutung scherzhaft oder spielerisch; wird im heutigen Englisch selten verwendet.ptAdjetivo pouco usado que significa brincalhão, zombeteiro ou divertido; descreve alguém que faz piadas ou algo dito em tom de brincadeira.zh古旧形容词，意为开玩笑的、爱开玩笑的或戏谑的、打趣的；在现代英语中很少使用。arصفة قديمة تعني المازح أو المرِح أو اللاعب؛ تُستخدم نادرًا في الإنجليزية الحديثة.

1. Playful or humorous B2 formal

   Characterized by joking, teasing, or lightheartedness; not serious.

   • His jesting tone made everyone laugh during the meeting.
   • She gave a jesting reply to his serious question.
   • The jesting remarks were meant to lighten the mood.

   ruШутливыйesbromista, juguetónfrbadin, plaisantindeScherzhaftptBrincalhãozh诙谐的arمازح

   Synonyme: facetioushumorousjokingplayfulsportiveteasingwitty

   Antonyme: graveserioussolemn

• more jesting comparative form
• most jesting superlative form

A verb meaning to speak or act in a playful or joking manner; to make light-hearted remarks.

ruГоворить или действовать в шутливой манере; отпускать легкомысленные замечания.esHablar o actuar de manera jocosa; hacer comentarios ligeros o burlones.frParler ou agir de manière plaisante; faire des remarques légères ou spirituelles.deSich scherzhaft äußern oder verhalten; neckende oder scherzhafte Bemerkungen machen.ptFalar ou agir de maneira divertida, brincalhona; fazer piadas ou comentários jocosos, muitas vezes sem intenção séria.zh以开玩笑的方式说话或行事，说轻佻、戏谑的话；也可指打趣、嘲弄他人。arأن يتكلم أو يتصرف على نحو مازح غير جدي؛ أن يطلق ملاحظات خفيفة أو تعليقات ساخرة على سبيل الدعابة.

1. Tell a joke B2 formal

   To say something amusing or humorous; to make a joke.

   • He jested about the weather to lighten the mood.
   • She often jests with her colleagues during breaks.
   • They jested that the meeting would never end.

   ruШутитьesbromearfrPlaisanterdeScherzenptBrincarzh开玩笑arمزح

   Synonyme: bantercrackjokejoshquipwisecrack

2. Tease playfully B2 formal

   To act or speak in a light-hearted, teasing manner without serious intent.

   • He jested with his friend about his new haircut.
   • She jested that he was always late.
   • They jested about the strange noise coming from the car.

   ruШутитьesbromearfrbadinerdeScherzenptBrincarzh开玩笑arيمزح

   Synonyme: banterchaffjokejoshkidrazzribtease

• jested past participle
• jested past simple
• jesting present participle
• jests third person singular

Phrasal-Varianten: jest at