banteringly

/'bæntəriɳli/

Thân thiện

He made a lighthearted joke banteringly during the meeting.

Definition

1. Adverb:
   • In a joking or playful manner; in a way that involves good-natured teasing or light-hearted ridicule. The adverb describes how an action, typically speaking, is performed—with humor and without serious intent.

Examples of Usage

• Adverb:
  • "He spoke to her banteringly, making her laugh with his witty remarks."
  • "The interview was conducted banteringly, putting the nervous guest at ease."
  • "They exchanged comments banteringly throughout the meeting."

Advanced Usage

• Used to modify verbs of communication: Most commonly modifies verbs like , , , , or to indicate the tone of the exchange.
  • She answered his question banteringly, deflecting the seriousness of the topic.
• Implies a friendly relationship: The use of "banteringly" often suggests a comfortable, familiar dynamic between the people involved, where teasing is understood as affectionate.

Variants and Related Words

• Banter (noun/verb): The light, playful, and teasing conversation from which the adverb is derived.
  • Noun: The friendly banter between the coworkers made the office a pleasant place.
  • Verb: They would often banter about their favorite sports teams.
• Bantering (adjective): Describing something that has the quality of banter.
  • His bantering tone was always welcome.

Synonyms

• Jokingly: In a humorous or jesting way.
• Teasingly: In a way that playfully annoys or makes fun of someone.
• Facetiously: Treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor.
• In jest: As a joke; not seriously.

Antonyms

• Seriously: In a solemn or earnest manner.
• Solemnly: In a formal and dignified manner.
• Earnestly: With sincere and intense conviction.

Related Phrases/Idioms

• To engage in banter: To participate in playful and witty conversation.
  • The two old friends loved to engage in banter whenever they met.
• A bantering tone/relationship: A manner or dynamic characterized by playful teasing.
  • They had a bantering relationship that outsiders sometimes misunderstood.

Học thuật

Adverb

1. in a bantering fashion
   • he spoke to her banteringly

Từ đồng nghĩa

• tongue-in-cheek