Definition of DERISIVELY

derisively

Adverb

  • in a disrespectful and mocking manner
    • "`Sorry,' she repeated derisively"

Adv

  • In a derisive manner; demeaningly, mockingly.

Origin / Etymology

From derisive + -ly.

Scrabble Score: 17

derisively: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
derisively: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
derisively: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

derisively: valid Words With Friends Word