jest

The word “jest” has 1 syllable: jest.

It's pronounced as /dʒɛst/.


What is synonym and antonym for jest?

In the thesaurus, “jest” has 9 synonyms and 4 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for jest along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for jest

Antonyms for jest

Meanings of jest

  • noun
    1. An act performed for amusement; a joke.
    2. Someone or something that is ridiculed; the target of a joke.
    3. A deed; an action; a gest.
    4. A mask; a pageant; an interlude.
  • verb
    1. To tell a joke; to talk in a playful manner; to make fun of something or someone.
  • adverb
    1. Only, simply, merely.
    2. (sentence adverb) Used to reduce the force of an imperative; simply.
    3. Used to convey a less serious or formal tone.
    4. Used to show humility.
    5. (degree) absolutely, positively.
    6. Moments ago, recently.
    7. By a narrow margin; closely; nearly.
    8. Exactly, precisely, perfectly.

Example Sentences

  • He often speaks in jest, but sometimes it's hard to tell when he's serious.
  • Her comment was made in good jest, but it still managed to offend some people.
  • Despite his grave demeanor, he occasionally indulges in a bit of light jest.
  • The comedian's jest had the audience roaring with laughter throughout the entire show.
  • It's important to know when to stop a jest before it crosses the line into being hurtful.

On this page you'll find 13 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to jest, such as: earnest, favorite, fun, game, joke, joking, laugh.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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badinage

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  • give-and-take
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  • humorousness
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  • joke
  • joshing
  • laugh
  • persiflage
  • raillery
  • repartee

bandying

daunting

  • alarming
  • amazing
  • appalling
  • astonishing
  • astounding
  • awe-inspiring
  • awesome
  • awful
  • bleak
  • breathtaking
  • coercion
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  • distressing
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  • dreadful
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  • fierce
  • frightening
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  • weird
  • wonderful
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gagman

  • buffoon
  • comedian
  • comic
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