Derisive synonyms and antonyms
dĭ-rī'sĭv, -zĭv, -rĭs'ĭv, -rĭz'-
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Disdainfully or humorously sneering or sarcastic
A representation, especially pictorial or literary, in which the subject's distinctive features or peculiarities are deliberately exaggerated to produce a comic or grotesque effect.
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Contemptuous or ironic in manner or wit
scornful (related)
Filled with or showing scorn or contempt
(Of a person) given to vulgar verbal abuse; foul-mouthed
Manifesting or feeling contempt; scornful.
sarcastic (related)
Given to using sarcasm:
Laughable; ridiculous:
Of or relating to farce.
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The act of making someone or something the object of scornful laughter by joking, mocking, etc.; derision
respectful (antonym)
Showing or marked by proper respect.
praising (antonym)
ridiculing
flattering (antonym)
Attractive or good-looking; that makes one look good.
respect (related)
Contemptuous or ironic in manner or wit
gleeful (related)
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complimentary (antonym)
The definition of complimentary is something that is free or included in a larger cost.
Contemptuous or ironic in manner or wit
The definition of satirical is something that uses or contains satire, which is humor or irony that is sarcastic or ridiculing.
laughter (related)
Contemptuous or ironic in manner or wit
abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule
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rueful (related)
jocular (related)
ribald (related)
A variety show characterized by broad ribald comedy, dancing, and striptease.
The act of making black; a blackening or defamation
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