derisive

de·ri·sive (d

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v, -z

v, -r

adj.

Mocking; jeering.

de·risive·ly adv.

de·risive·ness n.

derisive [dɪˈraɪsɪv -zɪv]

adj

showing or characterized by derision; mocking; scornful

derisively adv

derisiveness n

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Adj.

derisive - abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule; "derisive laughter"; "a jeering crowd"; "her mocking smile"; "taunting shouts of `coward' and `sissy'"

gibelike, jeering, mocking, taunting

disrespectful - exhibiting lack of respect; rude and discourteous; "remarks disrespectful of the law"; "disrespectful in the presence of his parents"; "disrespectful toward his teacher"

derisive

adjective mocking, ridiculing, jeering, taunting, scoffing, contemptuous, scornful He gave a short, derisive laugh.

Translations

derisive [dɪˈraɪsɪv] ADJ [laughter] → burlón

derisive [dɪˈraɪsɪv] adj [noise, expression, remark] → moqueur/euse, railleur/euse

derisive

adj → spöttisch, höhnisch; (= malicious) → hämisch, verächtlich

derisive [dɪˈraɪsɪv] adj (laughter) → di scherno, di derisione; (smile) → beffardo/a

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abusive
contemptuous
deride
derisory
disdainful
dismissive
disparaging
fleeringly
gibelike
Giber
hoot down
howl down
jeering
laughable
mockery
mocking
quizzical
Rogue's march
sarcastic

Dirk Stroeve was one of those persons whom, according to your character, you cannot think of without derisive laughter or an embarrassed shrug of the shoulders.

Moon and Sixpence by Maugham, W. Somerset View in context

laughed the stranger, with a solemnly derisive sort of laugh.

Moby Dick I-LXVII by Melville, Herman View in context

"And kind hearts, they say, are more than coronets," she replied merrily, indulging in that derisive quotation which seems to be the final reward of the greatest poets.

The Quest of the Golden Girl by le Gallienne, Richard View in context

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