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Definition of Jeeringly
1. Adverb. In a disrespectful jeering manner.
Definition of Jeeringly
1. Adverb. In a jeering manner. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Jeeringly
1. [adv]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Jeeringly
Literary usage of Jeeringly
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Handy-book of Literary Curiosities by William Shepard Walsh (1892)
"The gnat jeeringly said, " You wanted to revenge the sting of a tiny insect with
death : what will you do to yourself, who have added insult to injury ? ..."
2. The Collected Works of George Moore by George Moore (1922)
"... whose sufferings were the theme of this book, were again passed in review;
their failures sometimes jeeringly alluded to by Olive, but always listened ..."
3. The Valley of Andorre: A Comic Opera in Three Acts by F. Halévy, Henri Saint-Georges (1856)
"(jeeringly.) And did he inform you what was his reason for this haste ? ...
(jeeringly.) And pray does father Jacques know the object of this secret passion ..."
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