Mockingly: meaning, definitions and examples
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mockingly
[ ˈmɒkɪŋli ]
in a mocking manner
In a way that is intended to make someone seem silly by laughing at them, copying them, or saying something that is the opposite of what they mean.
Synonyms
derisively, sarcastically, tauntingly
Examples of usage
- He smiled mockingly at her.
- She mocked him mockingly.
- Don't speak to me mockingly.
characterized by mockery
Expressing contempt or ridicule, often in a humorous or sarcastic way.
Synonyms
contemptuously, sardonically, scornfully
Examples of usage
- His mockingly tone irritated her.
- The mockingly laughter in the room made him uncomfortable.
Translations
Translations of the word "mockingly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 zombeteiramente
🇮🇳 व्यंग्यपूर्ण ढंग से
🇩🇪 spöttisch
🇮🇩 dengan ejekan
🇺🇦 насмішкувато
🇵🇱 szyderczo
🇯🇵 嘲るように
🇫🇷 moqueusement
🇪🇸 burlonamente
🇹🇷 alaycı bir şekilde
🇰🇷 조롱하며
🇸🇦 بسخرية
🇨🇿 posměšně
🇸🇰 posmešne
🇨🇳 嘲笑地
🇸🇮 posmehljivo
🇮🇸 háðungarlega
🇰🇿 мысқылдап
🇬🇪 ქილიკით
🇦🇿 istehzalı şəkildə
🇲🇽 burlonamente
Word origin
The word 'mockingly' is derived from the verb 'mock', which originated from the Middle English word 'mokeren', meaning 'to deceive, delude'. Over time, the meaning evolved to include the act of ridiculing or making fun of someone. The adverb 'mockingly' first appeared in the English language around the 16th century and has been used to describe actions or expressions that belittle or deride in a mocking manner.
See also: mock, mocker, mockery, mocking, mockingbird.