What is the opposite of scoffing?

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Contexts ▼▲ Adjective Opposite of contemptuously ridiculing or mocking someone or something Opposite of involving the use of sarcasm, especially sardonically Opposite of involving the use of sarcasm or wit Opposite of having, or expressing doubt Opposite of having an especially high opinion of oneself, usually with contempt for others Opposite of marked by or given to using irony in order to mock or convey contempt Opposite of doubtful or uncertain about a given topic (of a joke or sense of humour) Opposite of subtle and expressed in a matter-of-fact way Noun Opposite of the subjection of someone or something to contemptuous and dismissive language or behavior Opposite of feelings of doubt or apprehension about something Opposite of the state or property of being haughty Verb Opposite of present participle for to speak about something or someone in a derisive or mocking way Opposite of present participle for to consume food hungrily or in a gluttonous manner … more ▼ ▲ Adjective ▲ Opposite of contemptuously ridiculing or mocking someone or something agreeable bland calm complimentary good honest kind mild nice pleasant sweet compassionate caring considerate charitable affectionate gracious kindly kindhearted thoughtful benevolent courteous gentle amiable decent selfless kind-hearted magnanimous wholesome noble respectful helpful hospitable accommodating unselfish giving tender warm well meaning soft gallant polite feeling genial deferential good-natured affable big-hearted munificent warm-hearted well-mannered soft-hearted tender-hearted well intentioned likeableUK likableUS neighborlyUS neighbourlyUK brotherly princely lovable merciful tactful chivalrous mellow regardful good-tempered forbearing dutiful warmhearted patient greathearted pitying great-hearted benignant freehanded attentive openhearted sociable supportive liberal unstinting large-hearted open-handed lavish goodhearted bountiful philanthropical unoffensive good-humoredUS engaging cooperative fatherly maternal cheerful motherly pleasing easygoing fatherlike sweet-tempered public-spirited good-humouredUK delightful benefic openhanded comforting angelic admiring laudatory commendatory laudative praising flattering sincere approving applauding appreciative sympathetic loving friendly open supporting contributing fortifying humble mannerly civil obsequious shy respected more ❯ Adjective ▲ Opposite of involving the use of sarcasm, especially sardonically sincere straight unbent even level aligned smooth straightforward Adjective ▲ Opposite of involving the use of sarcasm or wit ingenuous single-edged Adjective ▲ Opposite of having, or expressing doubt certain convinced believing dogmatic sure trusting unquestioning credulous optimistic undoubting free from doubt of fixed mind Adjective ▲ Opposite of having an especially high opinion of oneself, usually with contempt for others humble modest overmodest demure docile gentle obsequious self-effacing unobtrusive unostentatious unarrogant unassuming unpretentious apprehensive hesitant introverted passive quiet reserved self-conscious self-critical self-doubting simple subdued unambitious unassertive withdrawn acquiescent biddable compliant lowly obliging polite servile shy submissive subservient tractable yielding bashful deferential diffident meek supplicatory timid unconceited unsure courteous mild respectful reverential sheepish cowering mousey mousy sedate shrinking soft-spoken standoffish tentative timorous unaggressive “His attitude was too humble, and the tone of his voice too supplicatory to be resisted.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of marked by or given to using irony in order to mock or convey contempt genuine courteous kind polite respectful sweet sincere candid unaffected wholehearted guileless unpretentious heartfelt truthful unfeigned cordial authentic “Each greeting is accompanied by a great deal of genuine laughter and joyousness.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of doubtful or uncertain about a given topic theist Adjective ▲ (of a joke or sense of humour) Opposite of subtle and expressed in a matter-of-fact way ostentatious slapstick conspicuous flamboyant garish gaudy theatrical brash brazen jaunty loud showy vulgar extravagant flashy magniloquent over-the-top “His comedic style was rather ostentatious and was not to everyone's taste.” Noun ▲ Opposite of the subjection of someone or something to contemptuous and dismissive language or behavior praise admiration approval commendation acclaim applause tribute compliment recommendation respect acclamation rave reverence validation estimation exaltation favourUK glorification adulation approbation laudation panegyric wonderment appreciation deference marvellingUK marvelingUS recognition adoration gratification love ovation regard awe cheer plaudit puffery celebration compliments esteem kudos veneration accolade cheering favorUS ingratiation wonder congratulations encomium flattery glory idolization good word great respect rave review pat on the back kindness endorsement happiness sanction mildness sweetness gentleness cheers encouragement seriousness solemnity extolment strong praise more ❯ “You will get nothing but praise for your book, and I shall be vilipended for mine.” Noun ▲ Opposite of feelings of doubt or apprehension about something optimism belief certainty confidence faith trust Noun ▲ Opposite of the state or property of being haughty modesty humility unassumingness unpretentiousness admiration love meekness respect shyness timidity bashfulness servility diffidence caution politeness carefulness humbleness demureness modestness humilitude lowliness submissiveness docility obsequiousness obedience subservience egolessness abasement self-effacement self-abasement self-abnegation unassuming nature down-to-earthness Verb ▲ Opposite of present participle for to speak about something or someone in a derisive or mocking way admiring approving believing commending complimenting flattering honoringUS honouringUK praising respecting trusting Verb ▲ Opposite of present participle for to consume food hungrily or in a gluttonous manner nibbling Find more words! 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