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Definition of Scoffingly
1. Adverb. In a disrespectful and mocking manner. "`Sorry,' she repeated derisively"
Definition of Scoffingly
1. adv. In a scoffing manner.
Definition of Scoffingly
1. Adverb. In a scoffing manner; scornfully. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Scoffingly
Literary usage of Scoffingly
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Christian's Great Interest: In Two Parts, I. The Trial of a Saving by William Guthrie (1815)
"One of them scoffingly replied, " I Wish we never do a greater fault." Well said Mr.
Guthrie, " a little sin may damn a man's seul. ..."
2. The Lusiad: An Epic Poem by Luís de Camões, Thomas Moore Musgrave (1826)
"Furious with rage, And near to madness driv'n by this disgrace, I parted thence
to seek another world, Where none my grief should scoffingly deride. ..."
3. The Lusiad: An Epic Poem by Luís de Camões, Thomas Moore Musgrave (1826)
"Furious with rage, And near to madness driv'n by this disgrace, I parted thence
to seek another world, Where none my grief should scoffingly deride. ..."
4. A Etymological Dictionary of the Scottish Language ...: Supplement by John Jamieson (1825)
"said the old dame scoffingly. ' Force our way wi' the king's keys, and break the
neck of every soul we find in the house," &c. Tales, Black Dwarf, p. ..."
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