Associations to the word «Derisive»
Noun
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Wiktionary
DERISIVE, adjective. Expressing or characterized by derision; mocking; ridiculing.
DERISIVE, adjective. Deserving or provoking derision or ridicule.
Dictionary definition
DERISIVE, adjective. Abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule; "derisive laughter"; "a jeering crowd"; "her mocking smile"; "taunting shouts of `coward' and `sissy'".
Wise words
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"infinitely" when you mean "very"; otherwise you'll have no
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infinite.