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Derisive

//dɪˈraɪsɪv// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Expressing or characterized by derision; mocking; ridiculing.

    "The critic's review of the film was derisive."

  2. 2
    Deserving or provoking derision or ridicule.

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

Adjective
  1. 1
    abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    A derisive remark. rare

    "The three lambs stood at bay, huddled close together, and helplessly bleated feeble derisives at the wolf who has headed them off from safety; but their polite and Englishy tone was a source of Homeric laughter to this Thersites of the Pleasance."

Etymology

Etymology 1

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

Etymology 2

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

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