Scoffingly (Adverb)
Meaning
In a disrespectful and mocking manner; "`Sorry,' she repeated derisively".
Examples
- When he suggested she was going to fail, she merely smiled scoffingly and stood her ground.
- Her opponent scoffingly referred to her as inexperienced during the heated debate.
- The students scoffingly laughed at the old, outdated textbook the teacher was trying to use.
- He scoffingly told his sister that she'd never learn how to ride a bike.
- The teenager looked at her mom scoffingly and rolled her eyes as she gave her advice.