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Definitions for derisive
dɪˈraɪ sɪv; -sə ri, -zə-de·ri·sive

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. derisive, gibelike, jeering, mocking, tauntingadjective

    abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule

    "derisive laughter"; "a jeering crowd"; "her mocking smile"; "taunting shouts of `coward' and `sissy'"

Wiktionary

  1. derisiveadjective

    Expressing or characterized by derision; mocking; ridiculing.

    The critic's review of the film was derisive.

  2. derisiveadjective

    Deserving or provoking derision or ridicule.

    The plot of the film was so derisive that the audience began to jeer.

  3. Etymology: From the participle stem of derideo.

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. Derisiveadjective

    Mocking; scoffing.

    Etymology: from deride.

    O’er all the dome they quaff, they feast;
    Derisive taunts were spread from guest to guest,
    And each in jovial mood his mate addrest. Alexander Pope, Odyssey.

Wikipedia

  1. derisive

    Mockery or mocking is the act of insulting or making light of a person or other thing, sometimes merely by taunting, but often by making a caricature, purporting to engage in imitation in a way that highlights unflattering characteristics. Mockery can be done in a lighthearted and gentle way, but can also be cruel and hateful, such that it "conjures images of corrosion, deliberate degradation, even subversion; thus, 'to laugh at in contempt, to make sport of' (OED)". Mockery appears to be unique to humans, and serves a number of psychological functions, such as reducing the perceived imbalance of power between authority figures and common people. Examples of mockery can be found in literature and the arts.

ChatGPT

  1. derisive

    Derisive describes an action or statement that expresses scorn, ridicule, or contempt. It is often associated with mockery or behavior intended to belittle someone or something.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Derisiveadjective

    expressing, serving for, or characterized by, derision

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of derisive in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of derisive in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

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    one whose prevailing mental imagery takes the form of inner feelings of action
    A lacerate
    B inexpiable
    C motile
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