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derisive
Derisive (adj) means showing scorn or mockery towards someone.
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1
Showing scorn or mockery towards someone.
"The critic's review of the film was derisive."
"It’s a humiliating moment, to be sure. Tripp is riding to school with a bunch of other kids when a classmate pulls up alongside the bus driving a sweet, tricked-out truck, attractive young lady at his side, and shoots Tripp a derisive look."
— Jesse Hassenger, A literal monster truck is far from the stupidest thing about Monster Trucks (2017)
2
Deserving or provoking derision or ridicule.
"The plot of the film was so derisive that the audience began to jeer."
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Etymology
Formed from the participle stem of Latin dērīdeō ("to deride") plus -ive.
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What is the meaning of derisive?
"derisive" (adj) means showing scorn or mockery towards someone.
What is another word for derisive?
Other words for "derisive" include gibelike, mocking, taunting, jeering.
What is the opposite of derisive?
Opposites of "derisive" include supportive, deferential, respectful, praising, respectable.
What are the different meanings of derisive?
"derisive" has 2 main meanings: 1. Showing scorn or mockery towards someone; 2. Deserving or provoking derision or ridicule.
