Saucily: meaning, definitions and examples

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saucily

[ ˈsɔːsɪli ]

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adverb of manner

In an impudent or disrespectful manner, especially in a playful or teasing way.

Synonyms

boldly, cheekily, impudently, teasingly

Examples of usage

She saucily winked at him from across the room.
He saucily remarked that she was late again.
The child saucily stuck out her tongue at the teacher.

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describing behavior

Behaving in a way that is impudent or disrespectful, often in a playful or teasing manner.

Synonyms

bold, cheeky, impudent, teasing

Examples of usage

Her saucily remarks often got her into trouble.
The saucily dressed woman turned heads as she walked by.

Translations

Translations of the word "saucily" in other languages:

🇵🇹 atrevidamente

🇮🇳 धृष्टता से

🇩🇪 frech

🇮🇩 dengan nakal

🇺🇦 нахабно

🇵🇱 bezczelnie

🇯🇵 生意気に

🇫🇷 effrontément

🇪🇸 descaradamente

🇹🇷 arsızca

🇰🇷 건방지게

🇸🇦 بوقاحة

🇨🇿 drze

🇸🇰 drzo

🇨🇳 放肆地

🇸🇮 nesramno

🇮🇸 frekt

🇰🇿 дөрекі түрде

🇬🇪 უსირცხვილოდ

🇦🇿 ədəbsizcəsinə

🇲🇽 descaradamente

Word origin

The word 'saucily' originates from the Middle English word 'saucy' meaning 'impudent, audacious'. It is derived from the Old French word 'sauce' which referred to a condiment or seasoning, implying a metaphorical spicing up of behavior. Over time, 'saucily' has come to represent behavior that is boldly disrespectful or impertinent in a playful or teasing way.