derisive
1derisive — derisive, derisory Although their meanings have coincided since their first appearance in the 17c, in current use they are for the most part kept separate, derisive meaning ‘scoffing, scornful’ as in derisive laughter and derisive remarks and… …
2Derisive — De*ri sive, a. Expressing, serving for, or characterized by, derision. Derisive taunts. Pope. {De*ri sive*ly}, adv. {De*ri sive*ness}, n. [1913 Webster] …
3derisive — index calumnious, caustic, contemptuous, cynical, disdainful, impertinent (insolent), insolent, pejo …
4derisive — 1620s, characterized by derision, from L. deris , pp. stem of deridere (see DERISION (Cf. derision)) + IVE (Cf. ive). Meaning ridiculous is from 1896. Related: Derisively …
5derisive — [adj] ridiculing cheeky*, cocky, contemptuous, crusty, disdainful, flip*, fresh, gally, insulting, jeering, mocking, nervy, out of line, rude, sarcastic, sassy, scoffing, scornful, smart*, smart alecky*, taunting; concept 267 Ant. complimentary,… …
6derisive — ► ADJECTIVE ▪ expressing contempt or ridicule. DERIVATIVES derisively adverb …
7derisive — [di rī′sə rē, di rīzərēdi rī′siv, di rīziv] adj. [ML derisivus: see DERISION & IVE] 1. showing derision; ridiculing 2. provoking derision; ridiculous: Also derisory [di rī′sə rē, di rīzərē] derisively adv. derisiveness n …
8derisive — adjective /dɪˈɹaɪ.sɪv/ a) Expressing or characterized by derision; mocking; ridiculing. The critics review of the film was derisive. b) Deserving or provoking derision or ridicule. The plot of the film was so derisive that the audience began to… …
9derisive — , derisory Something that is derisive conveys ridicule or contempt. Something that is derisory invites it. A derisory offer is likely to provoke a derisive response …
10derisive — [[t]dɪra͟ɪsɪv[/t]] ADJ GRADED A derisive noise, expression, or remark expresses contempt. There was a short, derisive laugh. Syn: contemptuous Derived words: derisively ADV GRADED ADV with v Phil s tormentor snorted derisively …
