derisively

de·ri·sive

 (dĭ-rī′sĭv, -zĭv, -rĭs′ĭv, -rĭz′-)
adj.
Mocking; jeering.

de·ri′sive·ly adv.
de·ri′sive·ness n.
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Adv.1.derisively - in a disrespectful and mocking manner; "`Sorry,' she repeated derisively"
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Translations
spöttisch

derisively

[dɪˈraɪsɪvlɪ] ADVburlonamente
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derisively

[dɪˈraɪsɪvli] advavec mépris
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derisively

advspöttisch, höhnisch; (= maliciously)verächtlich
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derisively

[dɪˈraɪsɪvlɪ] adv (smile, laugh, gesture) → beffardamente
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