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Vocabulary/All Words/derisively

derisively

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derisively

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In a disrespectful and mocking manner.

Dictionary reference: WordNet 3.0 and editorial review. License.

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He laughed derisively at the proposal.

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mockinglyscornfully

Antonyms (2)

respectfullyseriously

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