retort playfully

Frequency: 4.52.1 per million words

To answer someone quickly in an angry or witty way, but with a light-hearted intention.

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  • She couldn't help but retort playfully when he teased her about her height.
  • She retorted playfully to his teasing comment.
  • He would often retort playfully to his sister's jokes, keeping the conversation light.
  • He always manages to retort playfully, even in serious discussions.
  • When asked about his secret, he chose to retort playfully with a wink and a smile.
  • When challenged, she would often retort playfully with a witty remark.
  • The children continued to retort playfully during their game, making each other laugh.
  • The comedian retorted playfully to the heckler, making the audience laugh.
  • Instead of getting angry, she decided to retort playfully to his sarcastic comment.
  • Instead of getting offended, he chose to retort playfully to her jab.
  • They exchanged banter, each trying to retort playfully to the other's remarks.
  • Their conversations are always lively, as they love to retort playfully to each other.
  • Even under pressure, she managed to retort playfully, diffusing the tension in the room.
  • She learned to retort playfully as a way to diffuse tension.
  • He leaned in to retort playfully, pretending to be offended by her accusation.
  • With a twinkle in his eye, he retorted playfully, 'I wouldn't dream of it!'
  • It's his nature to retort playfully, always finding humor in any situation.
  • It's better to retort playfully than to let a comment bother you.
  • The old friends continued to retort playfully, a habit they had maintained for decades.
  • Even when annoyed, she maintained her composure and managed to retort playfully.