derisive
pronunciation
How to pronounce derisive in British English:
UK [dɪˈraɪsɪv]
How to pronounce derisive in American English:
US [dɪˈraɪsɪv, -zɪv, -ˈrɪsɪv, -ˈrɪz-]
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- Adjective:
- abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule
Word Origin
- derisive (adj.)
- 1620s, "characterized by derision," from Latin deris-, past participle stem of deridere (see derision) + -ive. Meaning "ridiculous" is from 1896. Related: Derisively.
Example
- 1. The republican reaction was swift and derisive .
- 2. I 'll pause here to let the derisive laughter die down .
- 3. A great derisive exhibition was held in munich .
- 4. You could say that I am in the gently derisive parlance of asian-americans a banana or a twinkie ( yellow on the outside white on the inside ) .
- 5. So mr kirchik cites the president 's remark to a european audience that " there have been times when america has shown arrogance and been dismissive , even derisive " .