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Webster 1913 Edition


Scoptical

{

Scop′tic

,

Scop′tic-al

, }
Adj.
[Gr.
σκωπτικός
, from
σκώπτειν
to mock, to scoff at.]
Jesting; jeering; scoffing.
[Obs.]
South.
Scop′tic-al-ly
,
adv.
[Obs.]

Webster 1828 Edition


Scoptical

SCOP'TICAL

,
Adj.
[Gr.] Scoffing. [Not in use.]

Definition 2024


scoptical

scoptical

English

Alternative forms

  • scoptic

Adjective

scoptical (comparative more scoptical, superlative most scoptical)

  1. (obsolete) jesting; jeering; scoffing
    • Robert South
      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 []

Derived terms

  • scoptically