Transcription
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- [mok]
- /mɒk/
- /ˈmɒk.ɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mok]
- /mɒk/
Definitions of mockingly word
- verb with object mockingly to attack or treat with ridicule, contempt, or derision. 1
- verb with object mockingly to ridicule by mimicry of action or speech; mimic derisively. 1
- verb with object mockingly to mimic, imitate, or counterfeit. 1
- verb with object mockingly to challenge; defy: His actions mock convention. 1
- verb with object mockingly to deceive, delude, or disappoint. 1
- verb without object mockingly to use ridicule or derision; scoff; jeer (often followed by at). 1
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Origin of mockingly
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English mokken < Middle French mocquer
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Parts of speech for Mockingly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
mockingly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
mockingly usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for mockingly
adverb mockingly
- scornfully — full of scorn; derisive; contemptuous: He smiled in a scornful way.
- contemptuously — showing or expressing contempt or disdain; scornful; disrespectful.
- sarcastically — of, relating to, or characterized by sarcasm: a sarcastic reply.
- derisively — characterized by or expressing derision; contemptuous; mocking: derisive heckling.
- sardonically — characterized by bitter or scornful derision; mocking; cynical; sneering: a sardonic grin.
Antonyms for mockingly
adverb mockingly
- respectfully — full of, characterized by, or showing politeness or deference: a respectful reply.
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