Definition of "banteringly" [banteringly]

• In a bantering manner. (adverb)

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• "Perhaps "-- banteringly --" we might even discuss the question of those notes of hand again -- later on!"
• "“Ah! my dear, I am afraid you and your monk are wasting your powder,” said Prince Andrew banteringly yet tenderly."
• "“If you are going to champion Father Goriot, and set up for his responsible editor into the bargain, you had need be a crack shot and know how to handle the foils,” he said, banteringly."