Mockingly
['mɑkɪŋli]
Definition
(adv.) By way of derision; in a contemptuous or mocking manner.
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Examples
- Thy duty, said Agustín mockingly. Hemingway, Ernest. For Whom The Bell Tolls.
- Of course, said Helena mockingly; that is because you love her. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- The gypsy's voice rose tragically and mockingly. Hemingway, Ernest. For Whom The Bell Tolls.
- Pilar looked at him mockingly, remembering now, proudly, her voyages. Hemingway, Ernest. For Whom The Bell Tolls.
- Assuredly, said the Count mockingly; I would not come to this cold island for pleasure. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- She cried out for more dancing, and it was her will that set the Contessa and Birkin moving mockingly in Malbrouk. D. H. Lawrence. Women in Love .
- Some hoarse sounds meant for this, came mockingly out of her at last; and her head dropped forward on her breast. Charles Dickens. Hard Times.
- He was deeply, mockingly angry that Ursula persisted always in this old cry: 'Why do you want to bully me? D. H. Lawrence. Women in Love .
- Sophronia,' asked her husband, mockingly, 'are you sentimental? Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- But do not get furious over nothing, said Caliphronas mockingly. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- Pilar stood with her hands on her hips looking at the boy mockingly now. Hemingway, Ernest. For Whom The Bell Tolls.
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