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derisive

/dɪˈraɪ.sɪv/

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adjective

/dɪˈraɪ.sɪv/C1formal
  • ruВыражающий презрение или насмешку; издевательский.

Expressing contempt or ridicule; mocking.

  1. Expressing contempt or ridiculeC1formal

    Showing that you think someone or something is stupid or silly; mocking.

    ruНасмешливый

    • He gave a derisive laugh when she suggested the idea.
    • The audience responded with derisive comments.
    • Her derisive tone made him feel embarrassed.

    Synonymscontemptuousdismissivedisparagingjeeringmockingsarcasticsardonicscornfulsneeringtaunting

    Antonymsappreciativecomplimentaryflatteringrespectful

  2. Causing mockery or scornC1formal

    Intended to make someone or something seem ridiculous.

    ruНасмешливый

    • The politician faced derisive remarks from the opposition.
    • His derisive attitude towards the proposal was obvious.
    • They made derisive gestures at the performer.

    Synonymscontemptuousdismissivedisparagingjeeringmockingscornfulsneeringtaunting

    Antonymscelebratorycomplimentaryhonoringrespectful

Forms
  • more derisive comparative form
  • most derisive superlative form
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