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Showing words for DERISIVE using the English dictionary
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Definitions for Derisive
[1] characterized by or expressing derision; contemptuous; mocking: derisive heckling.
[2] showing or characterized by derision; mocking; scornful
Words related to Derisive
insulting, rude, sarcastic, mocking, disdainful, cheeky, scornful, cocky, contemptuous, crusty, flip, fresh, jeering, nervy, sassy, smart, scoffing, gally, taunting
Words nearby Derisive
dergue, deride, deringer, derisible, derision, derisive, derisory, deriv., derivate, derivation, derivative
Origin of Derisive
First recorded in 1655–65; deris(ion) + -ive
Other words from Derisive
de·ri·sive·ly , adverb
de·ri·sive·ness , noun
non·de·ri·sive , adjective
o·ver·de·ri·sive , adjective
o·ver·de·ri·sive·ly , adverb
o·ver·de·ri·sive·ness , noun
un·de·ri·sive , adjective
un·de·ri·sive·ly , adverb
un·de·ri·sive·ness , noun
un·de·ri·so·ry , adjective
Synonyms for Derisive
cheeky, disdainful, insulting, mocking, rude, sarcastic, scornful, cocky, contemptuous, crusty, flip, fresh, gally, jeering, nervy, out-of-line, sassy, scoffing, smart, smart-alecky, taunting