derisive
Expressing or characterized by derisionExpressing or characterized by derision; mocking; ridiculing.
» That writer is known for his derisive style.
Dieser Schriftsteller ist für seinen spottenden Stil bekannt. — Esperantostern
Miktsoanit · Tatoeba · CC BY 2.0 FRMeaning
2 sensesExpressing or characterized by derision; mocking; ridiculing.
The critic's review of the film was derisive.
spöttisch, höhnisch
насме́шливыйnasméšlivyj
Deserving or provoking derision or ridicule.
The plot of the film was so derisive that the audience began to jeer.
lächerlich
смехотво́рныйsmexotvórnyj
- abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule
Examples
2 sentencesThat writer is known for his derisive style.
deDieser Schriftsteller ist für seinen spottenden Stil bekannt. — Esperantostern
His derisive laughter made me think that I was wrong.
Translations
7 languagesBy meaning 2
By meaning 2
Origin
From the participle stem of Latin dērīdeō (“to deride”) + -ive.From the participle stem of Latin dērīdeō (“to deride”) + -ive.
Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Forms
more derisive, most derisive| Comparative | more derisive Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most derisive Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
10 synonymsAntonyms
4 antonymsWord family
9 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form
See also
neighbours in the dictionaryDictionary text adapted from Wiktionary (Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0) and Open English WordNet / Princeton WordNet (CC BY 4.0, WordNet License); shared under CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and recordings are credited where they appear.