DERISIVE
derisive, gibelike, jeering, mocking, taunting
(adjective) abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule; âderisive laughterâ; âa jeering crowdâ; âher mocking smileâ; âtaunting shouts of âcowardâ and âsissyââ
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
derisive (comparative more derisive, superlative most derisive)
Expressing or characterized by derision; mocking; ridiculing.
Deserving or provoking derision or ridicule.
Synonyms
• (expressing or characterized by derision): mocking, ridiculing, scornful, disdainful
• (deserving or provoking derision): ridiculous
Noun
derisive (plural derisives)
(rare) A derisive remark.
Anagrams
• desirive
Source: Wiktionary
De*ri"sive, a.
Definition: Expressing, serving for, or characterized by, derision. "Derisive taunts." Pope.
– De*ri"sive*ly, adv.
– De*ri"sive*ness, n.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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