Origin: Latin
suffix -ive
Derisive has 3 different meanings across 1 category:
Adjective
Noun
Adjective
1
abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule
"derisive laughter"
"a jeering crowd"
"her mocking smile"
"taunting shouts of `coward' and `sissy'"
2
Expressing or characterized by derision; mocking; ridiculing.
Example Sentences
"derisive laughter"
adjective
"a jeering crowd"
adjective
"her mocking smile"
adjective
"taunting shouts of `coward' and `sissy'"
adjective