tauntingly

[ˈtɔːntɪŋli]

tauntingly Definition

in a way that is intended to make someone feel annoyed or ashamed by making fun of them or challenging them.

Using tauntingly: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "tauntingly" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She smiled tauntingly at him.

  • Example

    He spoke tauntingly, trying to provoke her.

  • Example

    The bully taunted the smaller boy tauntingly.

tauntingly Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for tauntingly

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Summary: tauntingly in Brief

The adverb 'tauntingly' [ˈtɔːntɪŋli] describes an action that is intended to make someone feel annoyed or ashamed by making fun of them or challenging them. It is often used in situations where someone is being teased or provoked, as in 'She smiled tauntingly at him.'