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Definition of tauntingly

tauntingly

/ˈtɔːn.tɪŋ.li/
taunt · ing · ly
Adjective:taunting
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tauntingly Game Scores & Validity

• adverb

1

In a manner intended to provoke, mock, or challenge someone in an insulting or jeering way.

Example

"The rival player smiled tauntingly after scoring the winning point in the final seconds of the match."

2

In a tantalizingly close or tempting manner that remains frustratingly out of reach.

Example

"The summit of the mountain stood tauntingly close, though worsening weather forced the climbers to turn back."

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• Rhymes for tauntingly

• Nearby Words

taughannock
taunt
taunter
tauntingly
taupe
taurine
taurus

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tauntingly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tauntingly
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