derisionary
de·ri·sion·ar·y
derisionary · more derisionary · most derisionary
Expressing or characterized by derisionExpressing or characterized by derision; mocking; scornful.
/dɪˈrɪʒən.ɛri/
Meaning
1 senses(obsolete)Expressing or characterized by derision; mocking; scornful.
She answered his boast with a derisionary smirk.
Origin
Formed from derision + -ary.Formed from derision + -ary.
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Forms
more derisionary, most derisionary| Comparative | more derisionary Lesson |
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| Superlative | most derisionary Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
5 synonymsAntonyms
3 antonymsWord family
3 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form