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Word: Derisive
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
mid 17th century: from derision, on the pattern of the pair decision, decisive
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
dɪˈrʌɪsɪv
Dialects: British English
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
dɪˈrɪzɪv
Dialects: British English
Definition:
expressing contempt or ridicule
Short Definition:expressing contempt or ridicule
Examples:- he gave a harsh, derisive laugh
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