derisive

derisive is a 8-letter English word with 2 senses as adjective in the JumbleFix dictionary. One common meaning is: Expressing, serving for, or characterized by, derision. Face value is 12 in Scrabble and 13 in Words With Friends. Use the entries below when you need a playable sense, a nearby word, or another arrangement of the same letters.

8 letters · Scrabble 12 · Words With Friends 13 · 2 senses

Definitions

1. adjective. Expressing, serving for, or characterized by, derision.
2. adjective. abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule

   "derisive laughter"

   "a jeering crowd"

   Synonyms: gibelike, jeering, mocking, taunting

Synonyms

gibelike, jeering, mocking, taunting

Common word forms

derisively, derisiveness

Words from these letters

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