DERISIVE


Meaning of DERISIVE in English

— derisively , adv. — derisiveness , n.

/di ruy"siv/ , adj.

characterized by or expressing derision; contemptuous; mocking: derisive heckling.

Also, derisory /di ruy"seuh ree, -zeuh-/ .

[ 1655-65; DERIS(ION) + -IVE ]

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .