Mockingly
/ˈmɑːkɪŋli/adverb
In a way that makes fun of someone or something, not seriously.
He laughed mockingly when she suggested that she could beat him at chess.
Often appears as...
- laugh mockingly
- smile mockingly
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Informal Context
Best used in casual or informal situations, might be rude in formal contexts.
She mimicked him mockingly during their playful banter.
Pro Tip 2/3Conveys Disrespect
Shows that the speaker doesn't respect the person or thing being mocked.
Rolling her eyes, she spoke mockingly of his grand plans.
Pro Tip 3/3Shows Superiority
Implies that the speaker feels superior to the object of their mockery.
He grinned mockingly at the beginner's attempt to skate.
Compare with
contemptuous
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