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mockingly

1 of 1adverb
/ˈmɑkɪŋli/
1

in a way that ridicules or makes fun of someone or something

  • She laughed mockingly at his failed attempt to impress the crowd.
  • He mockingly repeated her words in a high-pitched voice.
  • The child mockingly saluted the teacher after being scolded.
  • They mockingly applauded the poor performance.
  • He smiled mockingly, clearly not taking the warning seriously.
2

in a disrespectful jeering manner