derisive

Plural: derisives

Adjective Satellite

• abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule
  • "derisive laughter"

Adj

• Expressing or characterized by derision; mocking; ridiculing.
• Deserving or provoking derision or ridicule.

Noun

• A derisive remark.

Adjective

• Expressing or characterized by ridicule or mockery.

Examples

• He gave a DERISIVE chuckle when his friend suggested ’ZO’ wasn’t a valid word.
• The critic's review of the film was derisive.
• The plot of the film was so derisive that the audience began to jeer.

Synonyms

gibelike, jeering, mocking, taunting, disdainful, ridiculing, ridiculous, scornful

Related Words

deride, derider, derisible, derision, derisionary

Anagrams of derisive