DERIDINGLY

Etymology

Adverb

deridingly (comparative more deridingly, superlative most deridingly)

In a deriding way; mockingly.

Source: Wiktionary


De*rid"ing*ly, adv.

Definition: By way of derision or mockery.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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