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tauntingly

taunt
T t

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [tawnt, tahnt]
    • /tɔnt, tɑnt/
    • /ˈtɔːn.tɪŋ.li/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [tawnt, tahnt]
    • /tɔnt, tɑnt/

Definitions of tauntingly word

  • verb with object tauntingly to reproach in a sarcastic, insulting, or jeering manner; mock. 1
  • verb with object tauntingly to provoke by taunts; twit. 1
  • noun tauntingly an insulting gibe or sarcasm; scornful reproach or challenge. 1
  • noun tauntingly Obsolete. an object of insulting gibes or scornful reproaches. 1

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Origin of tauntingly

First appearance:

before 1505
One of the 26% oldest English words
First recorded in 1505-15; origin uncertain

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Parts of speech for Tauntingly

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

tauntingly popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for tauntingly

adverb tauntingly

  • hurtfully — In a hurtful manner.
  • jeeringly — to speak or shout derisively; scoff or gibe rudely: Don't jeer unless you can do better.

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