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Pronunciation / Transliteration: burlonamente
"Sonrió burlonamente."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
In a way that provokes or mocks playfully, often in a manner intended to annoy or elicit a reaction.
"He smiled teasingly and hid the keys behind his back." - 2
In a tantalizing or enticing manner that arouses expectation without immediately satisfying it.
"The music played teasingly softly in the background."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the verb 'tease', originating from Old English 'tǣsan', meaning to tease, pull to pieces, or comb wool. Over centuries, the meaning shifted metaphorically to vexing, provoking, or mocking playfully, giving rise to the adverbial form in the late 16th century to describe manner or tone.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Teasingly" is said worldwide
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taquineusement
Transliteration: taquineusement
"Elle a souri taquineusement."
neckisch
Transliteration: neckisch
"Er lächelte neckisch."
scherzosamente
Transliteration: scherzosamente
"Lei ha sorriso scherzosamente."
burlonamente
Transliteration: burlonamente
"Sonrió burlonamente."
zombeteiramente
Transliteration: zombeteiramente
"Ele sorriu zombeteiramente."
चिढ़ाने वाले ढंग से
Transliteration: khijhane wale dhang se
"उसने चिढ़ाने वाले ढंग से मुस्कुराकर जवाब दिया।"
戏谑地
Transliteration: xìxuè de
"他戏谑地笑了笑。"
놀리듯이
Transliteration: nollideusi
"그는 놀리듯이 웃었다."
からかうように
Transliteration: karakau yōni
"彼はからかうように微笑んだ。"
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