teasingly

Universal Words adverb 1 in a way that is intended to make sb feel embarrassed, annoyed, etc: 'Maybe, you're just too old,' she said teasingly. 2 in a way that suggests sth and makes sb want to know more: 'I have no intention of selling my story...not yet, anyway,' he said teasingly. 3 in a way that is intended to make sb sexually excited: She ran her hands teasingly over his shoulders.