derisory

Meanings

• adjective

  Showing or expressing contempt or mockery; scornful.

• verb

  Used to express contempt or mockery; deriding.

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Rhymes

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despise , surprise , arise , prize

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Variants

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derisory

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'derisus' meaning 'laughing' or 'ridiculous'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'derisory' was first used in English literature in the 15th century.

2. In ancient Greece, derisory masks were worn during comedies to represent ridicule and mockery.

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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 making fun of someone or something in a derisive way.

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Derisory is often used in literature and speech to convey a sense of contempt or mockery. In literature, it is used to describe characters or situations that are ridiculed or mocked. In speech, it is used to express contempt or mockery towards someone or something.

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