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derisive
adjective
abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule
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Word Facts
- Word length
- 8
- Starts with
- D
- Ends with
- E
- Contains
- ERISIV
- Scrabble score
- 12
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
How it sounds
Pronunciation
dɪˈɹaɪ.sɪv
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Meaning
Definitions
adjective
abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule
“derisive laughter”
In context
Example Sentences
derisive laughter
a jeering crowd
her mocking smile
taunting shouts of ‘coward’ and ‘sissy’
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