derisory
derisory · more derisory · most derisory
Laughable, ridiculous, especially due to being small, inadequate, or low-qualityLaughable, ridiculous, especially due to being small, inadequate, or low-quality; provoking derision.
/dɪˈɹaɪzəɹi/
» His expression was half derisory, half quizzical.
Meaning
2 sensesLaughable, ridiculous, especially due to being small, inadequate, or low-quality; provoking derision.
Expressing derision; mocking; ridiculing.
so unreasonable as to invite derision
Examples
1 sentencesHis expression was half derisory, half quizzical.
Origin
From Middle French dérisoire.From Middle French dérisoire.
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Forms
more derisory, most derisory| Comparative | more derisory Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most derisory Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
10 synonymsClose in meaning
- so unreasonable as to invite derision:absurdcockeyedidioticlaughableludicrousnonsensicalpreposterousridiculous
Word family
3 related wordsRelatedderide
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form