teasingly

• Adverbe signifiant « d'une manière taquine » ou « avec enjouement ». Décrit une action faite pour provoquer ou amuser quelqu'un de façon légère, souvent humoristique, sans intention sérieuse de blesser.

An adverb meaning 'in a teasing manner' or 'playfully.' It describes an action done to provoke or amuse someone in a light-hearted, often humorous way, without serious intent to offend.

1. Playfully or mockinglyB2informal

   In a manner that is intended to make fun of someone gently or playfully, without serious intent.

   de manière taquine

   • She smiled teasingly at her brother when he tripped.
   • He winked teasingly as he made the comment.
   • The child looked at his friend teasingly before hiding the toy.

   Synonymesbanteringlyjokinglymockinglyplayfully

   Antonymesseriouslysincerely