derisive

adjective (derisive, more derisive, most derisive)

«derisive» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

Showing that you think someone or something is stupid or worthless; mocking: «a derisive laugh». tree →
(less common) Deserving to be laughed at; ridiculous (better said «derisory»). tree →

In the lessons

Used in stories to describe a sneering laugh, snort or comment from a bully or villain. It tells the reader the character is unkind or scornful. Phrases: «a derisive laugh», «a derisive snort», «derisive comments».

Examples

The bully gave a derisive laugh. tree →
"You? Win a race?" she said with a derisive snort. tree →
The crowd made derisive noises at the other team. tree →
Derisive comments online can be a kind of bullying. tree →
The witch's derisive cackle echoed in the cave. tree →
He ignored their derisive looks and kept practising. tree →

Note

Adverb: «derisively». Close but different: «derisory» usually means «too small to be taken seriously» («a derisory pay rise»). Formal; in speech say «mocking», «sneering».

On Mova

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