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Princeton's WordNet

  1. jeeringly, mockingly, gibinglyadverb

    in a disrespectful jeering manner

  2. derisively, scoffingly, derisorily, mockinglyadverb

    in a disrespectful and mocking manner

    "`Sorry,' she repeated derisively"

Wiktionary

  1. mockinglyadverb

    said, written or done with the intent to mock, or ridicule.

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. Mockinglyadverb

    In contempt; petulantly; with insult.

    Etymology: from mockery.

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  1. mockingly

    Mockingly is an adverb that describes an action done in a manner that ridicules, scoffs, or expresses contempt or derision towards someone or something. It involves mimicking or imitating in a way that is meant to insult or belittle.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Mockinglyadverb

    by way of derision; in a contemptuous or mocking manner

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of mockingly in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of mockingly in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

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