TEASINGLY

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adverb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

In a playfully teasing manner

Example:

'You hate things to be out of order, don't you?' she said teasingly

Synonyms:

tauntingly; teasingly

Classified under:

Adverbs

Pertainym:

teasing (playfully vexing (especially by ridicule))

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