Derisive synonyms and antonyms

dĭ-rī'sĭv, -zĭv, -rĭs'ĭv, -rĭz'-

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taunting
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insulting
Containing insult, or having the intention of insulting.
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sardonic
Disdainfully or humorously sneering or sarcastic
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caricature
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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contumely
Offensive and abusive language or behaviour; scorn, insult.
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sneering
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scoffing
Contemptuous or ironic in manner or wit
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scornful (related)
Filled with or showing scorn or contempt
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scurrilous
(Of a person) given to vulgar verbal abuse; foul-mouthed
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contemptuous
Manifesting or feeling contempt; scornful.
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sarcastic (related)
Given to using sarcasm:
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derisory
Laughable; ridiculous:
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farcical
Of or relating to farce.
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slurring
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ridicule
The act of making someone or something the object of scornful laughter by joking, mocking, etc.; derision
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respectful (antonym)
Showing or marked by proper respect.
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praising (antonym)
ridiculing
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flattering (antonym)
Attractive or good-looking; that makes one look good.
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respect (related)
Contemptuous or ironic in manner or wit
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gleeful (related)
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ironical
Given to the use of irony; sarcastic.
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complimentary (antonym)
The definition of complimentary is something that is free or included in a larger cost.
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jeering
Contemptuous or ironic in manner or wit
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satiric
Of or pertaining to satire.
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satirical
The definition of satirical is something that uses or contains satire, which is humor or irony that is sarcastic or ridiculing.
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laughter (related)
Contemptuous or ironic in manner or wit
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gibelike
abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule
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rueful (related)
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jocular (related)
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ribald (related)
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burlesque
A variety show characterized by broad ribald comedy, dancing, and striptease.
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denigration
The act of making black; a blackening or defamation
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Derisive Sentence Examples

  • Her derisive attitude will not be tolerated long here.

  • No one wants to deal with Jim beecause he is so derisive towards his coworkers.

  • She let out a short, derisive laugh when she heard the latest news from her gossiping friends.

  • Her latest email seemed almost derisive, but it's hard to tell.

  • Phin practically withered under the derisive grins of the school bullies.

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