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derisory [dɪˈraɪsərɪ -zərɪ] adj
1. subject to or worthy of derision, esp because of being ridiculously small or inadequate 2. another word for derisive ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
derisory adjective ridiculous, insulting, outrageous, ludicrous, preposterous, laughable, contemptible She was being paid a derisory amount of money. Translations derisory [dɪˈraɪsəri dɪˈraɪzəri] adj (= very small) [sum] → dérisoire [comment, response, laughter] → moqueur/euse, railleur/euse derisory adj amount, offer → lächerlich = derisive How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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7 trillion economy, Italy attracts a derisory quantity of foreign direct investment. Transgression today takes the derisory form of Marilyn Manson's carefully calculated marketing shtick. But he also reveled in a magnificent derisory satire. |
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