katagelastic
Examples
“Katagelastic people are, in short, jerks. They enjoy⟳ calling people out and mocking others.”
“While gelotophobic individuals fear aggressive humor, katagelastic individuals, in contrast, enjoy⟳ such humor[…]”
“His request⟳, however, is followed by a mock-hidden laugh⟳ of the manager and then seconds later – the obsequious, toadying laugh⟳ of the rest⟳ of the employees[…]The laugh⟳ also creates a katagelastic atmosphere in the office, uncomfortable for the protagonist.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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