derisive, derisory Definition

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;