Definition

In a way that expresses scorn or mockery.

Example

She spoke gibingly, making fun of his mistakes.

Conversation

Did you hear how she spoke to him yesterday?

Yeah, she was being really harsh with her words.

It was almost gibingly rude, don’t you think?

Totally! I was surprised she would say something like that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Gibingly → The word is derived from 'gibing' (from the Middle English 'giben', meaning to taunt or jeer) and the suffix '-ly' (meaning in a manner of). Thus, 'gibingly' means in a manner that taunts or jeers.

Memory Tip

Think of someone taunting or jeering ('gibing') and doing it 'in a manner' ('-ly'). This helps you remember that 'gibingly' refers to the way someone mocks or ridicules.

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