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banteringly

/ˈbæntərɪŋli/ adverb · British & US

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What does banteringly mean?

adverb

In a bantering manner; in a playful and teasing way.

Example

"She spoke banteringly about the politician's latest gaffe."

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Etymologically related

banter banterer bantering bantererly

Synonyms for banteringly

teasingly playfully jokingly wittily banteringly good-naturedly

Antonyms of banteringly

seriously gravely solemnly

Rhymes with banteringly

banter canter hanker lanker