Raillery
noun
Good-natured teasing or joking.
His constant raillery kept the office atmosphere light and pleasant.
Often appears as...
- playful raillery
- friendly raillery
noun
The act of making fun of someone in a kind way.
Their banter and raillery had been a fun part of their relationship.
Often appears as...
- constant raillery
- enjoyable raillery
noun
Good-natured teasing or joking.
His constant raillery kept the office atmosphere light and pleasant.
Often appears as...
- playful raillery
- friendly raillery
noun
The act of making fun of someone in a kind way.
Their banter and raillery had been a fun part of their relationship.
Often appears as...
- constant raillery
- enjoyable raillery
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Tone
Raillery is used in cheerful and lighthearted situations where people are bonding.
The friends engaged in raillery during their reunion.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Insulting
Even though raillery involves teasing, it should not be hurtful or mean-spirited.
Her raillery about my new hairstyle made us both laugh.
Pro Tip 3/3Close Relationships
Raillery usually occurs among friends, family, or close colleagues who know each other well.
There was always an element of raillery between the siblings.
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Tone
Raillery is used in cheerful and lighthearted situations where people are bonding.
The friends engaged in raillery during their reunion.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Insulting
Even though raillery involves teasing, it should not be hurtful or mean-spirited.
Her raillery about my new hairstyle made us both laugh.
Pro Tip 3/3Close Relationships
Raillery usually occurs among friends, family, or close colleagues who know each other well.
There was always an element of raillery between the siblings.
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Tone
Raillery is used in cheerful and lighthearted situations where people are bonding.
The friends engaged in raillery during their reunion.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Insulting
Even though raillery involves teasing, it should not be hurtful or mean-spirited.
Her raillery about my new hairstyle made us both laugh.
Pro Tip 3/3Close Relationships
Raillery usually occurs among friends, family, or close colleagues who know each other well.
There was always an element of raillery between the siblings.
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Quote examples
Isabella Bird
English Explorer
An Englishman bears with patience any ridicule which foreigners cast upon him. John Bull never laughs so loudly as when he laughs at himself; but the Americans are nationally sensitive and cannot endure that good-humoured raillery which jests at their weaknesses and foibles.
Quote examples
Montesquieu
French Philosopher
Raillery is a mode of speaking in favor of one's wit at the expense of one's better nature.
Quote examples
Isabella Bird
English Explorer
An Englishman bears with patience any ridicule which foreigners cast upon him. John Bull never laughs so loudly as when he laughs at himself; but the Americans are nationally sensitive and cannot endure that good-humoured raillery which jests at their weaknesses and foibles.
Quote examples
Montesquieu
French Philosopher
Raillery is a mode of speaking in favor of one's wit at the expense of one's better nature.
Example 1 of 2
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