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Meaning of "teasingly" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF TEASINGLY

teasingly  [ˈtiːzɪŋlɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF TEASINGLY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Teasingly is an adverb.
The adverb is an invariable part of the sentence that can change, explain or simplify a verb or another adverb.

WHAT DOES TEASINGLY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of teasingly in the English dictionary

The definition of teasingly in the dictionary is in a maliciously or playfully jokey manner. Other definition of teasingly is in a manner designed to arouse sexual desire with no intention of satisfying it.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH TEASINGLY


accusingly
əˈkjuːzɪŋlɪ
agonisingly
ˈæɡəˌnaɪzɪŋlɪ
agonizingly
ˈæɡənaɪzɪŋlɪ
amazingly
əˈmeɪzɪŋlɪ
amusingly
əˈmjuːzɪŋlɪ
appeasingly
əˈpiːzɪŋlɪ
blazingly
ˈbleɪzɪŋlɪ
confusingly
kənˈfjuːzɪŋlɪ
displeasingly
dɪsˈpliːzɪŋlɪ
freezingly
ˈfriːzɪŋlɪ
losingly
ˈluːzɪŋlɪ
musingly
ˈmjuːzɪŋlɪ
pausingly
ˈpɔːzɪŋlɪ
pleasingly
ˈpliːzɪŋlɪ
surprisingly
səˈpraɪzɪŋlɪ
tantalizingly
ˈtæntəlaɪzɪŋlɪ
unamusingly
ˌʌnəˈmjuːzɪŋlɪ
uncompromisingly
ʌnˈkɒmprəmaɪzɪŋlɪ
unpleasingly
ʌnˈpliːzɪŋlɪ
unsurprisingly
ˌʌnsəˈpraɪzɪŋlɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE TEASINGLY

teasable
tease
tease out
teasel
teaseler
teaselled
teaseller
teaselling
teaser
teashop
teasing
Teasmade
teaspoon
teaspoonful
teat
teataster
teatime
teaware
teazel
teazelled

WORDS THAT END LIKE TEASINGLY

accordingly
astonishingly
correspondingly
exceedingly
increasingly
interestingly
irritatingly
knowingly
livingly
lovingly
overwhelmingly
seemingly
shockingly
sickeningly
singly
sparingly
strikingly
strongly
stunningly
unknowingly
willingly

Synonyms and antonyms of teasingly in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «teasingly» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF TEASINGLY

Find out the translation of teasingly to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of teasingly from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «teasingly» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

挑逗
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

broma
570 millions of speakers

English

teasingly
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

शरारत से
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مثار
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

дразня
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

provocativamente
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

teasingly
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

taquin
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Mengejek
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

neckend
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

からかうように
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

teasingly
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Ngguyu
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

trêu chọc
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

புரிஞ்சுகறது
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

चिडखोरपणे
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

teasingly
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

scherzosamente
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

złośliwie
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

дражнячи
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

teasingly
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

πειραχτικά
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

skertsend
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

teasingly
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

teasingly
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of teasingly

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «TEASINGLY»

The term «teasingly» is regularly used and occupies the 87.449 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «TEASINGLY» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about teasingly

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «TEASINGLY»

Discover the use of teasingly in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to teasingly and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
When Mike's Mom Died
Chapter. 1. A. teasingly. lump. Mike was eating his Corn Flakes. All the while, he secretly looked at his mother. It was almost, as she did not sense, that he was present. With a faraway look in her eyes, she sat gazing into nowhere. The smoke ...
Mai Louise Falsig, 2014
2
The Ominous Drag
During the first nightat their Pokolbin Motel Zakira teasingly told Rajah that Fatima hadtold herabout their honeymoon in Queensland. 'Ah whatdid she tellyou?' asked Rajah teasingly. 'Shetoldme that she was seriously thinking andcame ...
Michael S. Abdul-Karim, 2012
3
Intricate Preparations: Writing Leonard Cohen
Whether teasingly or as an adept marketing strategy, the Canadian publishers of The Favourite Game include an introduction that calls the novel "strongly autobiographical." To market the book by capitalizing on the public image of Cohen as ...
Stephen Scobie, 2000
4
Agent Felesoid
party is only just beginning,' she said teasingly. Robson saw her pressed the button and the door swung open. 'What do we have here, Jeff,' said Commander Rayfield again teasingly. 'Are you not going to answer me, Jeff,' said Commander  ...
Llanwoeseth Mardis, 2014
5
More Stately Mansions
She laughs teasingly.] He won't do it, Sara. He was always stubbornly secretive about his dreams, even as a little boy. And so greedily inquisitive about mine. That was the unfair part. He thought I had no right to have any secrets from him.
Eugene O'Neill, Martha Gilman Bower, 1988
6
Book Three of the Naxos Island Mages: New Worlds
“Have fun boys,” Angela kind of teasingly said as she pushed Eric out from behind Steve. “I'm sure Duke Belen's sons won't let anything happen to you.” The device translated. Angela handed Brookes another device to put on his wrist that  ...
David Scott Webster, David Webster, 2005
7
The Little Colonel's Christmas Vacation
teasingly. : " There was a young maiden named Lloyd, Whom reptiles always annoyed. An innocent worm would cause her to squirm, And cloyed — toyed — employed — I'm stuck, Betty. Come to the rescue with a rhyme." " So with germicide ...
Annie Fellows Johnston, 1939
8
The Call of Sagarmatha
her father asked teasingly as he approached from behind. “No,” Mardi lied, a little too forcefully. David looked startled, and said seriously, “No, really. You don't have to do this.” “Dad, I want to do this,” Mardi stated emphatically. “It actually looks ...
Mark Fidler, 2002
9
A Touch of Notoriety
And you are as fiercely stubborn as Cesar when you argue,' he added teasingly. ' But I can also see traces of that much younger Gabriela in you, too. She was utterly adorable and charming, even at two years of age, but also very determined in ...
Carole Mortimer, 2013
10
No Truce with Time
She spoke teasingly, affectionately, so teasingly that he could not refrain from smiling. “If anyone else had said that, I'd have been furious.” “But it wasn't anyone saying it, it was me.” “That makes all the difference.” He looked steadily at her, and ...
Alec Waugh, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «TEASINGLY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term teasingly is used in the context of the following news items.
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Rise of the Tomb Raider could have a release date by next week
"Mark your calendars for Monday, June 1," the studio teasingly wrote on the official Tomb Raider Facebook page. The sequel to the acclaimed Tomb Raider ... «Digital Spy UK, May 15»
2
Dying Light DLC “The Bozak Horde” dated and teased
The next DLC pack for Techland's zombie-muderin' parkour-having Dying Light has been teasingly announced and dated. As the title implies, the core of the ... «games.on.net, May 15»
3
Sorry Sex And The City Fans, This Is What Sarah Jessica Parker Is …
SJP was definitely teasing us about something but it may not be another Sex And The City. Sorry, Carrie Bradshaw ... She teasingly wrote: “Well. I guess the cat's ... «TheGloss, May 15»
4
The School for Scandal review – teasing, tongue-wagging and nods …
Andrew Hilton's revival, a departure into a wider repertoire for Shakespeare at the Tobacco Factory, frequently uses light to reflect on how teasingly modern ... «The Guardian, Apr 15»
5
SXSW Film Review: 'The Invitation'
Genre buffs have attended countless dinner parties that wind up tilting into madness, and yet the shivers arrive early and often in “The Invitation,” a teasingly ... «Variety, Mar 15»
6
The Story Behind Delta, Dax Shepard & Kristen Bell's Baby Name, Is …
“A friend of mine teasingly texted me, 'Oh great, what's this one gonna be? Navy SEAL? Delta Force? Green Beret?'” Apparently, it was when Shepard actually ... «Bustle, Jan 15»
7
Voice star in selfie with hopefuls
Waltier, who is teasingly referred to as "Martini Bottle" by the coaches, explained: "We enjoy being naked in all environments that allow us to be." Another ... «Glasgow Evening Times, Jan 15»
8
Alessandra Ambrosio teasingly strips off for Love magazine's advent …
Teasing: the Brazilian model performed a teasing strip tease (Picture: Sam Faulkner /Love Magazine) Ambrosio follows in the footsteps of Kendall Jenner who ... «Evening Standard, Dec 14»
9
Recap: 'The Leftovers,' Season 1, Episode 1, Teasingly Sets The …
“There might be a lot of noise around the show, and people might love the pilot, but it might completely and totally sputter and burn out,” Damon Lindeolf told ... «Indie Wire, Jul 14»
10
Pat Metheny Unity Group's "Kin (←→)" Debuts at #1 on Billboard …
With effusion and electricity, Kin proves that Metheny's sound is as mature as it is teasingly young." Audiophile Audition gives the album a perfect five stars. «Nonesuch Records, Feb 14»

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