Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
derisive
Adjective
/dɪˈraɪ.sɪv/
Definition
Expressing contempt or ridicule.
Examples
- Her derisive laughter made him feel small and insignificant.
- The critics wrote derisive remarks about the movie, questioning its relevance.
- He gave a derisive shrug when asked about the proposal.
Meaning
To be derisive means to mock or show scorn for someone or something, often in a sneering or sarcastic way.
Synonyms
- Mocking
- Scornful
- Ridiculing
- Contemptuous
