adjective
- full of or characterized by jokes, humor, or playful teasing
Usage: somewhat archaic or literary
Examples
- The jestful banter between old friends filled the room with laughter.
- His jestful remarks lightened the mood during the tense meeting.
- She had a jestful nature that made everyone around her smile.
- The comedian’s jestful performance delighted the audience.
- Despite the serious topic, he maintained a jestful tone throughout his speech.