Mockery

Pronunciation: /ˈmɑkəri/

Definitions of mockery

noun ridicule or contempt

Example Sentences

A1 She felt hurt by the mockery of her classmates.

A2 The comedian's jokes were all in good fun and not meant as mockery.

B1 The politician faced public mockery after his scandal was exposed.

B2 The artist's controversial piece was seen as a mockery of traditional art forms.

C1 The play was a brilliant satire, using mockery to highlight societal issues.

C2 The author's use of mockery in his novel was both biting and clever.

Examples of mockery in a Sentence

formal The act of making a mockery of someone's beliefs is highly disrespectful.

informal Stop making a mockery of everything I say, it's getting annoying.

slang She's always mocking people, it's such a mockery.

figurative The crumbling building stood as a mockery of its former grandeur.

Grammatical Forms of mockery

• past tense: mocked
• plural: mockeries
• comparative: more mockery
• superlative: most mockery
• present tense: mock
• future tense: will mock
• perfect tense: have mocked
• continuous tense: is mocking
• singular: mockery
• positive degree: mockery
• infinitive: to mock
• gerund: mocking
• participle: mocked

Origin and Evolution of mockery

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'mockery' originated from the Middle English word 'mokerie' which came from the Old French word 'mocquerie' meaning derision or jest.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'mockery' has retained its original meaning of making fun of or ridiculing someone or something, but it has also evolved to encompass a broader sense of imitation or mimicry in a sarcastic or contemptuous manner.