Mocking (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule; "derisive laughter"; "a jeering crowd"; "her mocking smile"; "taunting shouts of `coward' and `sissy'".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The comedian's mocking tone was meant to be humorous, but it came across as hurtful to some audience members.
- The crowd's mocking cheers and jeers filled the stadium as the losing team walked off the field.
- Her mocking gaze made me feel self-conscious about my outfit, and I quickly changed into something else.
- The politician's mocking words about his opponent's policies sparked a heated debate during the televised forum.
- The teenage boys' mocking taunts of "nerd" and "geek" followed me down the hallway, making my walk to class a daily nightmare.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Playfully vexing (especially by ridicule); "his face wore a somewhat quizzical almost impertinent air"- Lawrence Durrell.
Classification
All adjective clusters.