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Mockingly (Adverb)

In a disrespectful and mocking manner; "`Sorry,' she repeated derisively".

She spoke mockingly of her brother's attempts to cook a decent meal, saying he could barely boil water.
The kids teased him mockingly, calling him a scaredy-cat for not wanting to go on the roller coaster.
He repeated her words mockingly, exaggerating her accent and making her feel embarrassed.
The bully spoke mockingly to the new student, making fun of his clothes and haircut.
She laughed mockingly at her friend's suggestion that they go skydiving, saying she was crazy for even thinking of it.

In a disrespectful jeering manner.

The kids in the back of the classroom whispered mockingly whenever the teacher turned her back on them.
She sang mockingly along with the karaoke singer, exaggerating every off-key note.
He laughed mockingly at his friend's attempts to ride the skateboard.
The rival team's fans cheered mockingly as the opposing team's star player struck out again.
The children danced mockingly around their younger sibling, teasing them about their clumsiness.