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Meaning of "scoffingly" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SCOFFINGLY

scoffingly  [ˈskɒfɪŋlɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SCOFFINGLY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Scoffingly is an adverb.
The adverb is an invariable part of the sentence that can change, explain or simplify a verb or another adverb.

WHAT DOES SCOFFINGLY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of scoffingly in the English dictionary

The definition of scoffingly in the dictionary is in a mocking, derisive manner.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SCOFFINGLY


accordingly
əˈkɔːdɪŋlɪ
amazingly
əˈmeɪzɪŋlɪ
astonishingly
əˈstɒnɪʃɪŋlɪ
chaffingly
ˈtʃæfɪŋlɪ
correspondingly
ˌkɒrɪˈspɒndɪŋlɪ
exceedingly
ɪkˈsiːdɪŋlɪ
increasingly
ɪnˈkriːsɪŋlɪ
interestingly
ˈɪntrəstɪŋlɪ
knowingly
ˈnəʊɪŋlɪ
laughingly
ˈlɑːfɪŋlɪ
livingly
ˈlɪvɪŋlɪ
lovingly
ˈlʌvɪŋlɪ
overwhelmingly
ˌəʊvəˈwɛlmɪŋlɪ
puffingly
ˈpʌfɪŋlɪ
seemingly
ˈsiːmɪŋlɪ
sniffingly
ˈsnɪfɪŋlɪ
strikingly
ˈstraɪkɪŋlɪ
stunningly
ˈstʌnɪŋlɪ
surprisingly
səˈpraɪzɪŋlɪ
willingly
ˈwɪlɪŋlɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SCOFFINGLY

scody
scoff
scoffer
scoffing
scofflaw
Scofield
scog
scoinson
scold
scolder
scolding
scoldingly
scoleces
scolecid
scoleciform
scolecite
scolecoid
scolex
scolices
scolioma

WORDS THAT END LIKE SCOFFINGLY

compellingly
convincingly
daringly
depressingly
despairingly
excitingly
irritatingly
jokingly
outstandingly
painstakingly
refreshingly
shockingly
singly
sparingly
staggeringly
strongly
swimmingly
unknowingly
unsurprisingly
unwittingly
wearingly

Synonyms and antonyms of scoffingly in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «scoffingly» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SCOFFINGLY

Find out the translation of scoffingly to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of scoffingly from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «scoffingly» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

嘲弄地吹口哨
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

burlonamente
570 millions of speakers

English

scoffingly
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

scoffingly
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

scoffingly
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

насмешливо
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

zombeteiramente
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

scoffingly
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

scoffingly
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Scoffingly
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

spöttisch
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

scoffingly
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

scoffingly
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Scoffingly
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

scoffingly
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

scoffingly
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

हताश
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

scoffingly
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

derisione
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

scoffingly
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

глузливо
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

batjocoritor
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

scoffingly
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

scoffingly
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

scoffingly
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

scoffingly
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of scoffingly

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SCOFFINGLY»

The term «scoffingly» is used very little and occupies the 177.665 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SCOFFINGLY» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «scoffingly» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «scoffingly» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about scoffingly

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SCOFFINGLY»

Discover the use of scoffingly in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to scoffingly and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Life of Oliver Sansom, Shewing His Convincement of ...
You may ask your attorney, said the mayor scoffingly, because I would not retain an attorney. But, said I, seeing thou sittest judge of this court, it is but reasonable that thou shouldest resolve me this question, that I may thereby understand what  ...
Oliver Sansom, 1848
2
Caesar Borgia: an historical romance
Alfonso, laughing and scoffingly filliping the hilt of the young knight's weapon. " For this, among other matters, shalt thou abye a reckoning yet," said Sir Reginald, yielding to the passions of his fiery nature. " Let it be now then, braggart boy !
Emma Robinson, 1847
3
The life of Oliver Sansom
You may ask your attorney, said the mayor scoffingly, because I would not retain an attorney. But, said I, seeing thou sittest judge of this court, it is but reasonable that thou shouldest resolve me this question, that I may thereby understand what  ...
Oliver Sansom, 1848
4
The Church of Christ: A Treatise on the Nature, Powers, ...
After stating the principles held by other and opposite parties, he says : " There are, lastly, those who baptize all applicants whatsoever, provided the application does not appear to be made scoffingly and profanely, — for that would be a ...
James Bannerman, 1868
5
The History of the Rise, Increase, and Progress of the ...
Being further asked, whether she would have any of the people to pray for her? She answered, she desired the prayers of all the people of God. Thereupon some scoffingly said, ' It may be she thinks there is none here.' She looking about  ...
William Sewel, 1844
6
The Rugby Miscellany
And Lucifer addresses the angel scoffingly, and unabashed by his stem rebuke, taunts him with the fall of God's new made creatures. Gabriel commands him to depart, and Lucifer refuses proudly : and while Lucifer scoffingly declares he will  ...
‎1846
7
The Gentleman's Magazine and Historical Review
... hundred pipes with them, went up and down the streets piping with them ; and meeting with some of the choristers of the church, whose surplices they had stolen before, and imployed them to base, servile offices, scoffingly told them, Soye», ...
‎1857
8
Continuity in Iranian Identity: Resilience of a Cultural ...
153 In one andarz it is said, “One should not speak scoffingly or backbitingly of any person, for that man is suspected of misanthropy, and he himself seeks an enemy against himself, who speaks scoffingly or backbitingly against any person.
Fereshteh Davaran, 2010
9
The British Magazine and Monthly Register of Religious and ...
The letter which he " writ scoffingly to his friend" abroad, might be written as scoffingly now with equal justice, and really could have but little added to it : — " That the common people of England were wiser than the wisest of his nation; for that ...
Hugh James Rose, Samuel Roffey Maitland, 1833
10
The Hungarian daughter, a dramatic poem
(To Castaldo.) My Noble Lord, I 'm grieved to find By some unthought of accident your person . . . Maugre the Sacred Office which you hold From Ferdinand in the Court of Hermanstadt, I mean your Embassage, (aside, scoffingly,) (Thu- cydides  ...
George Stephens, 1841

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SCOFFINGLY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term scoffingly is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Why do Americans love conspiracy theories? Blame the government!
But before we pile on the tinfoil hat brigade, let's acknowledge an unintentional downside of mainstream America's tendency to scoffingly brush the crazies ... «The Week Magazine, May 15»
2
Shearwater's “Animal Life” balances the human and animal
“More accessible” is sometimes used scoffingly—here's a song so bland and hooky that you don't even have to think to enjoy it!—but sometimes it's a key that ... «A.V. Club Milwaukee, Apr 15»
3
Nashville Recap: 'I Can't Keep Away From You'
She scoffingly declines, on account of how he was never in love with her. In fact, she asks, has he ever been in love? Will goes to apologize to Kevin, and ask if ... «Nashville Scene, Apr 15»
4
The Sunday Story: A cap-it-all fight
After a long drama in which the Congress offered support and AAP scoffingly dismissed it, the latter did form a government with the former's aid, only to resign ... «The Indian Express, Jan 15»
5
WIP poll: Silence preferred over Howard Eskin and Chris Christie
cohost Al Morganti scoffingly laughed. "No, it is me," Eskin admitted. "And what exactly are you doing kneeling in front of a horrible broadcaster?" Cataldi asked. «Philly.com, Nov 14»
6
Must we agree with ourselves?
We might ask scoffingly why philosophers are so dim-witted as to miss this obvious fact and treat disagreement within the self as though it were an insoluble ... «Financial Times, Jul 14»
7
Oscar Pistorius is piling lies upon lies, prosecutor argues at trial
When Nel scoffingly asked if it was “luck” that the gun just happened to be pointed at Steenkamp, Pistorius became indignant. “How could that be lucky?” he said ... «New York Daily News, Apr 14»
8
Curt Clawson runs as outsider but plays insider game with …
The money caught the attention of a conservative commentator on Facebook, who scoffingly referred to McConnell as an “Establishment GOP RINO. «Tampabay.com, Feb 14»
9
Exhibit preview: Thirty years of French art on display at “Toulouse …
As you can imagine, late 19th century Parisian high society was scoffingly unkind. Once in Montmartre, Toulouse-Lautrec fell in love with the nightlife, especially ... «Columbus Alive, Feb 14»
10
The internet won't forget Cameron's lies, and neither will the British …
Business leaders, captains of industry and diplomats - unelected power and privilege at its most scoffingly self-congratulatory. ADVERTISING. The Lord Mayor's ... «New Statesman, Nov 13»

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