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gibelike

/ˈdʒaɪb.laɪk/

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adjective

/ˈdʒaɪb.laɪk/formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, означающее похожий на насмешку (издевательское или дразнящее замечание); презрительный или насмешливый.

An archaic adjective meaning resembling or characteristic of a gibe (a mocking or taunting remark); scornful or jeering.

  1. Mocking or scornfulC1informal

    Expressing contempt, ridicule, or sarcasm in a taunting manner.

    ruНасмешливый или презрительный

    • His gibelike comments only made the situation worse.
    • She shot him a gibelike glance across the room.
    • The critic's review was filled with gibelike remarks about the film.

    Synonymscontemptuousderisivejeeringmockingsarcasticscornfulsneeringtaunting

    Antonymsappreciativecomplimentaryflatteringhonoringpraisingrespectful