Derisively: meaning, definitions and examples
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derisively
[ dɪˈrɪs.ɪv.li ]
in a mocking or ridiculing manner
If someone speaks or behaves derisively, they show contempt or ridicule towards someone or something.
Synonyms
mockingly, ridiculously, scornfully
Examples of usage
- She laughed derisively at his suggestion.
- He derisively imitated her accent.
showing contempt or ridicule
Derisive remarks or actions express contempt or ridicule towards someone or something.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- His derisive tone made her feel small.
- The audience responded with derisive laughter.
Translations
Translations of the word "derisively" in other languages:
🇵🇹 ironicamente
🇮🇳 व्यंग्यात्मक रूप से
🇩🇪 spöttisch
🇮🇩 dengan mengejek
🇺🇦 насмішкувато
🇵🇱 drwiąco
🇯🇵 嘲笑的に
🇫🇷 dérisoirement
🇪🇸 irónicamente
🇹🇷 alaycı bir şekilde
🇰🇷 비웃으며
🇸🇦 بسخرية
🇨🇿 posměšně
🇸🇰 posmešne
🇨🇳 嘲弄地
🇸🇮 posmehljivo
🇮🇸 háðulega
🇰🇿 мысқылдап
🇬🇪 დამცინავად
🇦🇿 istehzalı şəkildə
🇲🇽 irónicamente
Word origin
The word 'derisively' originated from the Latin word 'deridere', which means 'to laugh at' or 'to mock'. Over time, it evolved to encompass the idea of showing contempt or ridicule towards someone or something. The adverb 'derisively' is commonly used in English to describe mocking or ridiculing behavior or speech.