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mockingly Antonyms

Opposite of mockingly

Pinning down the opposite of mockingly requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adverb definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

In a manner that expresses ridicule, contempt, or derision, often by imitating or making fun of someone.

Usage Example

"He bowed respectfully when his sister ordered him to clean up the living room."

Strongest
respectfully
sincerely
Strong
earnestly
politely
reverently
admiringly

Similar words to mockingly

Words similar to mockingly shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

derisively
jeeringly
scoffingly
scornfully
tauntingly
sneeringly
sarcastically
ridiculingly
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• Nearby Words

mockers
mockery
mocking
mockingly
mocktail
mockumentary
mod

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Mockingly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/mockingly
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