Mockingly Meaning in English
word · lemma: mocking
ˈmɑkɪŋ
MAH-king-lee
mˈɒkɪŋli
MOK-ing-lee
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
"Oh, you’re so smart," he said mockingly as he rolled his eyes.
natural
She mockingly mimicked his accent during the argument.
natural
When I stumbled, my brother clapped mockingly and bowed.
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