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deridingly


Meanings
  • Adjective

    Used to describe the act of mocking or making fun of someone or something.

    - "His deridingly tone made everyone uncomfortable."
    - "She couldn't take his deridingly comments anymore."

Variants
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deride , derided , derider , deriders , derides , deriding , deridingly
Etymology
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Derived from the verb 'deride', which means to mock or make fun of.


Trivia
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  1. The word 'deridingly' contains the root word 'ride', which is related to the act of mocking or making fun of.

  2. In some contexts, deridingly can be used to describe a playful or teasing tone, rather than a malicious one.


Related Concepts
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  1. Mockery: The act of making fun of or imitating someone in a derisive manner.

  2. Sarcasm: A sharp, bitter or ironic remark. It is often used to mock or belittle someone or something.


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Deridingly is often used in a negative context and can be considered a form of bullying or harassment. It can be found in various forms of literature, such as satire and comedy, where it is used to poke fun at societal norms and conventions.

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