mocking

/ˈmɒkɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈmɑːkɪŋ/ (ame, ipa)

mocking — adjective

  • mockingpositive
  • more mockingcomparative
  • most mockingsuperlative

1. Used to describe a tone, look, smile, or comment that copies, exaggerates, or la

1.形容詞C1
釋義

Used to describe a tone, look, smile, or comment that copies, exaggerates, or laughs at someone in order to show you find them foolish or worth ridicule.

例句

Padma answered her little brother in a mocking tone, as if he were a tiny king.

attributive: mocking tone (commonest collocation)

The interviewer's mocking smile made Tunde regret mentioning his old plastic dinosaur collection.

attributive: mocking smile, signalling ridicule of the listener

同義詞
  • scornful

    stronger; suggests contempt as well as ridicule

  • derisive

    more formal; emphasises open ridicule

  • sarcastic

    saying the opposite of what is meant; mocking can be silent or physical

  • teasing

    milder and often friendly; mocking is usually unkind

反義詞
  • respectful

    treats the person seriously

  • admiring

    shows positive appreciation rather than ridicule

文法句型

mocking + noun (tone, smile, laughter, voice)

be/sound + mocking

用法筆記

Almost always carries a negative tone — the speaker disapproves of the ridicule. Frequently modifies words for facial expression, voice, or sound (smile, grin, tone, laughter, cheer).

常見錯誤

❌She was mocking about my hat.
✅She was mocking my hat.
💡the verb 'mock' is transitive; do not use 'about'. As an adjective, 'mocking' goes before a noun: 'a mocking comment about my hat'.
❌a very mocking person' (rare; sounds odd).
✅She has a mocking sense of humour.
💡'mocking' usually describes a tone or behaviour, not a whole personality.