Mockingly Meaning in English
word · lemma: mocking
Definition
In a way that shows you are making fun of someone or something, often by imitating them in a mean or sarcastic way.
Usage & Nuances
"Mockingly" is usually negative and suggests disrespect or cruelty. Common with verbs like 'say', 'laugh', or 'imitate': 'He said mockingly'. Not the same as playful teasing, but rather with intent to hurt or belittle.
Spanish: burlonamentePortuguese (BR): zombeteiramentePortuguese (PT): zombeteiramenteChinese (Simplified): 嘲弄地 - 讥讽地Chinese (Traditional): 嘲弄地 - 諷刺地Hindi: मज़ाक उड़ाते हुएArabic: بازدرانهBengali: উপহাস করে - বিদ্রূপমূলকভাবেRussian: насмешливоJapanese: 嘲るようにVietnamese: chế nhạo - mỉa maiKorean: 비웃듯이 - 조롱하듯이Turkish: alaycı bir şekildeUrdu: تمسخر سےIndonesian: mengejek - secara mengejek
Example Sentences
He repeated my answer mockingly.
basic
She laughed mockingly at my mistake.
basic
The children imitated the teacher mockingly.
basic
When I stumbled, my brother clapped mockingly and bowed.
natural
"Oh, you’re so smart," he said mockingly as he rolled his eyes.
natural
She mockingly mimicked his accent during the argument.
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