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Derisionary

//dɪˈrɪʒən.ɛri// adj

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Adjective
  1. 1
    Expressing or characterized by derision; mocking; scornful. obsolete

    "She answered his boast with a derisionary smirk."

Etymology

Formed from derision + -ary.

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