What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
mockingly
Example
She laughed mockingly at his attempt to sing. [mockingly: adverb]
Example
He mocked her accent by speaking in a high-pitched voice. [mocked: verb]
tauntingly
Example
He taunted her by calling her names and making fun of her appearance. [taunted: verb]
Example
The bullies laughed tauntingly as they pushed him around. [tauntingly: adverb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Mockingly is more commonly used than tauntingly in everyday language. Mockingly can be used in a wider range of contexts and has a more neutral or even positive connotation in some cases, while tauntingly is more specific and almost always has a negative connotation.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between mockingly and tauntingly?
Both mockingly and tauntingly are informal words that are typically used in casual conversation or in more specific contexts, such as describing bullying or harassment situations.
