jesting

[US]/ˈdʒɛstɪŋ/
[UK]/ˈdʒɛstɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. caratterizzato da comportamenti scherzosi o giocosi
n. un commento giocoso o umoristico
v. l'atto di fare scherzi

Phrases & Collocations

jesting around

prendere in giro

jesting tone

tono scherzoso

jesting remarks

osservazioni scherzose

jesting spirit

spirito scherzoso

jesting banter

battute scherzose

jesting comment

commento scherzoso

jesting nature

natura scherzosa

jesting attitude

atteggiamento scherzoso

jesting manner

maniera scherzosa

jesting exchange

scambio scherzoso

Example Sentences

he was jesting when he said he could run a marathon.

Stava scherzando quando ha detto che poteva correre una maratona.

she often enjoys jesting with her friends during lunch.

Spesso le piace scherzare con i suoi amici durante la pausa pranzo.

the jesting tone of his voice made everyone laugh.

Il tono scherzoso della sua voce faceva ridere tutti.

they were jesting about their childhood memories.

Stavano scherzando sui loro ricordi d'infanzia.

despite jesting, he was serious about the project.

Nonostante scherzasse, era serio riguardo al progetto.

jesting can sometimes lighten the mood in a tense situation.

A volte, scherzare può alleggerire l'atmosfera in una situazione tesa.

she didn't appreciate his jesting remarks during the meeting.

Non ha apprezzato i suoi commenti scherzosi durante la riunione.

they were jesting about who would win the game.

Stavano scherzando su chi avrebbe vinto la partita.

his jesting nature makes him popular at parties.

La sua natura scherzosa lo rende popolare alle feste.

even in jesting, there can be a grain of truth.

Anche scherzando, può esserci un fondo di verità.

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