derisive

Meanings

Plural: derisives

Adjective Satellite

abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule
- "derisive laughter"

Adj

Expressing or characterized by derision; mocking; ridiculing.
Deserving or provoking derision or ridicule.

Noun

A derisive remark.

Origin / Etymology

From the participle stem of Latin dērīdeō (“I deride”).

Synonyms

disdainful, gibelike, jeering, mocking, ridiculing, ridiculous, scornful, taunting

Scrabble Score: 12

derisive is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
derisive is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
derisive is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

derisive is a valid Words With Friends word