raillery

The word “raillery” has 3 syllables: rail-le-ry

It's pronounced as /ˈreɪləri/


What is synonym and antonym for raillery?

In the thesaurus, “raillery” has 58 synonyms and 4 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for raillery along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for raillery

Antonyms for raillery

  • flattery
  • praise
  • seriousness
  • work

Meanings of raillery

  • noun
    1. Good-natured ridicule, jest or banter.

Example Sentences

  • Among friends, good-natured raillery often lightens the mood and strengthens bonds.
  • His witty raillery kept the conversation lively and entertaining throughout the evening.
  • The comedian's sharp raillery delighted the audience, earning him hearty applause.
  • In the competitive workplace, a bit of playful raillery can help relieve tension and foster camaraderie.
  • Despite their political differences, they engaged in spirited raillery without animosity, respecting each other's viewpoints.

On this page you'll find 62 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to raillery, such as: asteism, backchat, badinage, banter, barb, chaff, chaffing.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

backchat

facetiousness

gag

jape

waggery


Browse the Thesaurus