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View usage for: (dɪraɪsɪv) adjectiveA derisive noise, expression, or remark expresses contempt. There was a short, derisive laugh. Synonyms: mocking, ridiculing, jeering, taunting More Synonyms of derisive derisively adverb [ADVERB with verb] Phil's tormentor snorted derisively. derisive in British English (dɪˈraɪsɪv, -zɪv) adjectiveshowing or characterized by derision; mocking; scornful Derived forms derisively (deˈrisively) adverb derisiveness (deˈrisiveness) noun derisive in American English (dɪˈraɪsɪv; dɪraɪzɪv) adjective1. showing derision; ridiculing 2. provoking derision; ridiculous Also deˈrisory (dɪˈraɪsəri; dɪraɪzəri) Derived forms derisively (deˈrisively) adverb derisiveness (deˈrisiveness) noun Word origin ML derisivus: see derision & -ive Examples of 'derisive' in a sentencederisive In other languagesderisive British English: derisive ADJECTIVE A derisive noise, expression, or remark expresses contempt. There was a short, derisive laugh. - American English: derisive
- Brazilian Portuguese: zombeteiro
- Chinese: 嘲弄的
- European Spanish: burlón
- French: railleur
- German: spöttisch
- Italian: di derisione
- Japanese: あざけりの
- Korean: 조롱하는
- European Portuguese: zombeteiro
- Latin American Spanish: burlón
Definition mocking or scornful He gave a short, derisive laugh. Synonyms ridiculing jeering taunting scoffing Additional synonymsDefinition showing or feeling strong dislike or disrespect She gave a contemptuous little laugh and walked away. Synonyms scornful, insulting, arrogant, withering, sneering, cavalier, condescending, haughty, disdainful, insolent, derisive, supercilious, high and mighty, on your high horse (informal), contumeliousa scornful smile Synonyms contemptuous, insulting, mocking, defiant, withering, sneering, slighting, jeering, scoffing, scathing, sarcastic, sardonic, haughty, disdainful, insolent, derisive, supercilious, contumelious (literary) |