say mockingly
Frequency: 6.87.1 per million words
to say something in a way that shows contempt or ridicule.
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Examples (10)
- He would say his apologies mockingly, without any real remorse.
- "That's a brilliant idea," she said mockingly, clearly not impressed.
- The bully said mockingly, "Look who decided to show up."
- "Oh, how brave of you," he said mockingly, sneering at his opponent.
- She said mockingly that he was simply too important for such trivial matters.
- His rival would always say mockingly, "Better luck next time."
- They said mockingly that her efforts were utterly useless.
- "You call that effort?" he said mockingly, with a scornful laugh.
- The crowd began to say mockingly, echoing the jester's insults.
- She said mockingly, "And you thought you could win?"