Definition

In a way that mocks or shows contempt for someone or something.

Example

She spoke deridingly about his attempts to improve his skills.

Conversation

Did you hear how he deridingly laughed at her idea?

Yeah, that was pretty rude of him.

I know, right? It’s like he didn’t even try to understand.

Exactly! People should be more supportive instead of mocking each other.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Deridingly → It is formed from "deride" (from Latin "deridere", meaning to laugh at or mock) and "-ingly" (a suffix used to form adverbs indicating manner). The word "deridingly" means in a manner that mocks or ridicules.

Memory Tip

Think of someone laughing at or mocking another ('deride') and doing so in a specific way ('-ingly'). This helps you remember that 'deridingly' describes mocking behavior.

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