HyperDic: derisive

English > 1 sense of the word *derisive*:
ADJECTIVE	all	derisive, gibelike, jeering, mocking, taunting	abusing vocally

derisive > pronunciation
Sounds	deray'sihv; derih'sihv
Rhymes	abortive ... vituperative: 304 rhymes with ihv...

English > *derisive*: 1 sense > adjective 1
Meaning	abusing vocally; expressing contempt / contempt or ridicule.
Example	"derisive laughter"
Synonyms	gibelike, jeering, mocking, taunting
Broader	disrespectful	Exhibiting lack of respect
Spanish	burlón, irónico, irrisorio, mofador
Catalan	burlaner, irònic, irrisori
Adverbs	derisively	in a disrespectful and mocking manner
Verbs	deride	treat or speak of with contempt / contempt / contempt