bantering

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bantering

The two friends shared a bantering exchange over lunch.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Cleverly amusing in tone: Describes speech, writing, or manner that is humorously light-hearted and witty, often involving playful teasing or joking remarks.
Usage
  • The word "bantering" is used to describe a style of communication that is playful and jesting, but not mean-spirited. It often implies a friendly exchange of witty comments.
  • It typically modifies nouns like , , , , or .
Examples
  • Adjective:
    • Their bantering conversation made the long meeting much more enjoyable.
    • He has a warm, bantering way of speaking that puts everyone at ease.
    • The article was written in a light, bantering style.
Advanced Usage
  • "in a bantering fashion/manner": done in a joking, teasing way.
    • He offered his criticism in a bantering fashion, so no one took offense.
Variants and Related Words

  • Banter (noun/verb): The playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks.

    • Noun: There was good-natured banter between the old friends.
    • Verb: The two comedians bantered effortlessly on stage.

  • Banteringly (adverb): In a bantering manner.

    • "You're late again," she said banteringly.
Synonyms
  • Facetious: Treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor; often lighter and more playful than sarcastic.
  • Jesting: Said or done in jest; joking.
  • Tongue-in-cheek: (Of a statement) meant humorously and not seriously, though it may appear sincere.
Antonyms
  • Serious: Solemn or thoughtful in character or manner.
  • Earnest: Resulting from or showing sincere and intense conviction.
  • Solemn: Formal and dignified; not cheerful or smiling.
bantering

The two friends shared a bantering exchange over lunch.

Adjective
  1. cleverly amusing in tone
    • a bantering tone
    • facetious remarks
    • tongue-in-cheek advice

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