SCOFFINGLY
Dictionary entry overview: What does scoffingly mean? • SCOFFINGLY (adverb)
The adverb SCOFFINGLY has 1 sense:
1. in a disrespectful and mocking manner
Familiarity information: SCOFFINGLY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
• SCOFFINGLY (adverb)
Meaning:
In a disrespectful and mocking manner
Synonyms:
derisively; derisorily; scoffingly; mockingly
Context example:
'Sorry,' she repeated derisively
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