mockingly
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5.6
- adverb
- /ˈmɑːkɪŋli/
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- He laughed mockingly at her ideas during the meeting, making it clear he didn't take them seriously.
Examples
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That is what we mockingly called him.
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Half a decade after it was founded with such optimism, the organization was mockingly referred to in tech-policy circles as "ICAN'T."
Academic text (2005) -
As soon as they get in the place, all eyes fall on them mockingly.
Fiction book (2000) -
"What about you?" he asked his sister, half mockingly, half implying the answer.
Fiction book (1998) -
When the guard asked him who he was, he replied mockingly that he was the ascetic.
Academic text (1999) -
"Are you embarrassed?" she asked mockingly, words thick and slurred.
Fiction book (1990) -
Josh frequently teased Eli about what Josh mockingly called his older brother's long, beautiful hair.
Fiction book (2001) -
With his hand on the latch, he looked back at her and smiled mockingly.
Fiction book (1991) -
The queen and king bowed to each other elaborately and, Alice thought, a little mockingly.
Fiction book (1993) -
Jim snapped the radio off. "I wish," he said mockingly, "for two boiled lobsters and a plate of asparagus."
Fiction book (1993)
Synonyms
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4.4
In a way that says the opposite to show you do not mean it
6
7.3
In a mocking way that shows you think someone is foolish
4
7.5
In a way that shows you have no respect for someone or something
4
6.0
In a way that shows strong dislike and disrespect
3
3.7
In a playful way that makes someone laugh or feel a little annoyed
3
7.3
With a look or voice that shows strong dislike and no respect
3
7.3
In a way that shows you do not respect someone and say bad things about them
2
5.9
In a rude way that tries to hurt someone's feelings
2
8.4
In a mocking, bitter way that shows strong dislike
1
7.2
In a way that shows disrespect toward someone or something
1
7.5
In a way that makes fun of someone to upset them
In a mocking way that shows you think someone is silly
In a mocking way to make fun of someone
In a rude way that shows you think someone is silly
In a mocking way that shows dislike and makes someone feel small
How Mocking
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word mockingly comes from the simple verb mock ('to make fun of' or 'to copy someone in a mean way') plus the ending -ly that turns it into an adverb. So, to act mockingly is to do something 'in a way that shows scorn or makes fun'.