adv
mockingly
Mockingly (adv) means In a way that ridicules or teases someone. Example: “He repeated her words mockingly, drawing laughs from the room.”
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In a way that ridicules or teases someone.
"He repeated her words mockingly, drawing laughs from the room."
How to use mockingly
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDoing or saying something in a manner meant to ridicule.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more mockingly
- Superlative
- most mockingly
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Rhymes for mockingly
kingly
tingly
lovingly
amazingly
willingly
seemingly
knowingly
alarmingly
annoyingly
strikingly
shockingly
stunningly
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Frequently asked questions
What does “mockingly” mean?
The word “mockingly” means in a way that ridicules or teases someone. In plain terms, doing or saying something in a manner meant to ridicule.
How do you use “mockingly” in a sentence?
Here is “mockingly” used in a sentence: “He repeated her words mockingly, drawing laughs from the room.”
What part of speech is “mockingly”?
“Mockingly” is an adverb.
What is the meaning of mockingly?
"mockingly" (adv) means in a way that ridicules or teases someone.
