derisive

Meanings

• adjective

  Expressing or showing contempt, mockery, or ridicule.

  - "The crowd's derisive laughter echoed through the arena."
  - "His derisive comments only fueled her determination."

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Pronunciation

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2. /dɪˈɹaɪ.sɪv/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

ridiculous , disdainful , mocking , ridiculing , scornful

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with derisive
applause , cause , daze , haze , maze

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Variants

List of all variants of derisive that leads to same result
derisive , derisively , derisiveness , derisivenesses

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Etymology

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From Old French 'desriser' meaning 'to mock, deride, or scorn'.

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Trivia

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1. Derisive laughter is often used in literature to indicate a character's disdain or contempt.

2. In ancient Rome, derisive clowns called 'mimes' would perform satirical skits to entertain the masses.

3. Derisive comments can be used to deflate an ego or to intimidate someone.

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Related Concepts

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1. Contempt: A feeling of strong disrespect or disdain for someone or something.

2. Mockery: The act of imitating someone in a way that is intended to be derisive or ridiculing.

3. Ridicule: The act of making fun of someone or something, often in a derisive or mocking way.

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Culture

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In literature, derisive comments are often used to highlight the flaws or weaknesses of characters. In art, derisive satire is used to criticize societal issues.

How to Memorize "derisive"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a crowd laughing derisively at someone's expense. Imagine the contempt and mockery in their expressions.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'derisive' with the feeling of contempt and the sound of mocking laughter.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym DERIS: Disrespect, Express, Ridicule, Insult, and Scorn.

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