Scoffingly: meaning, definitions and examples
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scoffingly
[ ˈskɒfɪŋli ]
in a mocking or scornful manner
Scoffingly is used to describe the action of speaking or behaving in a derisive, contemptuous, or mocking way towards someone or something. It often conveys a sense of disdain or ridicule.
Synonyms
contemptuously, derisively, mockingly.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| scoffingly |
This is used when rejecting or dismissing something in a scornful or mocking way, often to show disbelief or disdain.
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| mockingly |
Commonly used to imitate, ridicule, or make fun of someone or something in a way that shows a lack of respect.
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| contemptuously |
Used to describe an attitude of disdain or disrespect towards someone or something perceived as inferior or unworthy.
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| derisively |
Used when expressing ridicule or mockery towards someone or something in a way that shows lack of respect.
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Examples of usage
- He looked at her scoffingly, as if her words were a joke.
- She scoffingly dismissed his proposal, showing no respect for his ideas.
- The students reacted scoffingly to the teacher's attempt at discipline.
Translations
Translations of the word "scoffingly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 zombeteiramente
🇮🇳 व्यंग्यपूर्वक
🇩🇪 spöttisch
🇮🇩 dengan mengejek
🇺🇦 глузливо
🇵🇱 szyderczo
🇯🇵 あざけるように
🇫🇷 d'un air moqueur
🇪🇸 con desdén
🇹🇷 alaycı bir şekilde
🇰🇷 비웃듯이
🇸🇦 بازدراء
🇨🇿 posměšně
🇸🇰 posmešne
🇨🇳 嘲弄地
🇸🇮 posmehljivo
🇮🇸 hæðnislega
🇰🇿 мазақтап
🇬🇪 ქილიკით
🇦🇿 istehza ilə
🇲🇽 con desdén
Etymology
The word 'scoffingly' originated from the Middle English word 'scoff', which meant to mock or jeer. Over time, the adverb form 'scoffingly' evolved to describe the manner in which someone mocks or ridicules others. This word has been used in English language literature for centuries, often in contexts where characters express scorn or contempt towards each other.