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derisive Definition


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derisive
adj
    1. Scornful; mocking.
      Thesaurus: insulting, rude, sarcastic, mocking, jeering, taunting; disdainful, scornful, contemptuous; Antonym: appreciative.
Derivative: derisively
adverb
    Derivative: derisiveness
    noun
      Etymology: 17c: from derision.

      Info:
        ○ Derisive means 'showing derision', derisory means 'deserving derision'&wbox; &wbox;


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