adv. [f. prec. + -LY2.] In a taunting manner; with derisive or insulting reproach.

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1549.  Coverdale, etc., Erasm. Par., 1 Peter, 10. Not disdeynfully, nor tauntynglye as though you were offended at them.

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1607.  Shaks., Cor., I. i. 114 (Fol. 2). The belly … tantingly replyed To’th’discontented Members.

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1646.  J. Whitaker, Uzziah, 13. [It] was tauntingly spoke of Christ, He saved others, himself he cannot save.

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1876.  Mozley, Univ. Serm., v. (1877), 116. The question has often been asked tauntingly—Why has not Christianity done away with war?

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  So Tauntingness. rare.–0

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1727.  Bailey, vol. II., Tauntingness, a sharp, haughty, biting Reproachfulness. Ibid. (1731), Tauntingness, Raillery.

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