scoptical
scoptical adjective: jeering; jesting; jokey.
Adjective
scoptical (comparative more scoptical, superlative most scoptical)
- Jeering; jesting; jokey.
- And therefore the Roman orator, discoursing of scoptical urbanity, or jesting, how far it was allowable in speeches and pleadings, lays down an excellent rule, fit to be owned by the most Christian charity, that two things were by no means to be made the subject of jest; namely, great crimes, and...a. 1717 (date written), Robert South, “Sermon VII. Part I. On the Manner of Administering Reproof.”, in Sermons Preached upon Several Occasions. […], new edition, volume III, London: […] Thomas Tegg...
- Synonyms:
- scoptic
Synonyms of scoptical
Forms of scoptical
| comparative | more scoptical |
|---|---|
| superlative | most scoptical |
Origin of scoptical
From Ancient Greek σκωπτικός (skōptikós, “given to mockery, jesting”) + -al.
Words formed from scoptical
Questions about scoptical
- What does scoptical mean?
- Scoptical means jeering; jesting; jokey.
- What part of speech is scoptical?
- Scoptical is an adjective.
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