English Explanatory Dictionary

derisory

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Laughable, ridiculous, especially due to being small, inadequate, or low-quality; provoking derision.
  2. Expressing derision; mocking; ridiculing.

Pronunciation

/dɪˈɹaɪzəɹi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-derisory.wav

Word forms

derisory more derisory most derisory

Etymology

From Middle French dérisoire.

Synonyms

derisive pathetic

Derived words

derisorily derisoriness
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