How would you define the word derisive, and use it in a sentence?
English Etymology From the participle stem of Latin dērīdeō (“I deride”). Pronunciation (UK) IPA: /dɪˈɹaɪ.sɪv/, SAMPA: /dI”raI.sIV/ (US) IPA: /dɪˈɻaɪ.sɪv/, /dɪˈɻaɪ.zɪv/ Audio (US)help, file Adjective derisive (comparative more derisive, superlative most derisive) Expressing or characterized by derision; mocking; ridiculing. Example: The critic’s review of the film was derisive. Deserving or provoking derision or ridicule. Example: The plot of the film was so derisive that the audience began to jeer. Synonyms (expressing or characterized by derision): mocking, ridiculing (deserving or provoking derision): ridiculous Derived terms derisively Related terms deride derider derisible derision derisionary Translations expressing or characterized by derision; mocking deserving or provoking derision de⋅ri⋅sive [di-rahy-siv] Show IPA –adjective characterized by or expressing derision; contemptuous; mocking: derisive heckling.
derisive (comparative more derisive, superlative most derisive) Positive derisive Comparative more derisive Superlative most derisive 1. Expressing or characterized by derision; mocking; ridiculing. The critic’s review of the film was derisive. 2. Deserving or provoking derision or ridicule. The plot of the film was so derisive that the audience began to jeer. Synonyms * (expressing or characterized by derision): mocking, ridiculing * (deserving or provoking derision): ridiculous Sources: http://en.wiktionary.
