derisive
Full of contempt
Derisive expresses contempt or mockery: a derisive snort, derisive laughter.
A derisive comment ridicules its target.
The word describes the tone or manner of scorn rather than its content—how something is said more than what is said.
Expressing scorn facially
- scornfulShowing open contempt
- disparagingExpressing negative judgment
- disdainfulShowing open contempt
- belittlingExpressing contempt or dismissiveness
condescending · supercilious · patronizing · dismissive · haughty · contempt · arrogant · looking down
Derisively insinuating
- sarcasticMockingly insincere in tone
- sardonicGrimly mocking
- cuttingDividing via sharp edge
- bitingHarshly critical or cold
caustic · scathing · vitriolic · acerbic · barbed · sharp-tongued · acid · stinging
Vocal public mockery
- tauntingInsulting to provoke
- ridiculingMocking with contempt
- teasingPlayful, mild ridicule
- hecklingHostile audience interruption
jibing · lampooning · parodying · caricaturing · mimicking · satirizing · sending up · making fun
sneering
Expressing scorn facially
- scornfulShowing open contempt
- disparagingExpressing negative judgment
- disdainfulShowing open contempt
belittling · condescending · supercilious · patronizing · dismissive · haughty · contempt · arrogant · looking down · superior
snide
Derisively insinuating
biting · caustic · scathing · vitriolic · acerbic · barbed · sharp-tongued · acid · stinging · venomous
jeering
Vocal public mockery
- tauntingInsulting to provoke
- ridiculingMocking with contempt
- teasingPlayful, mild ridicule
heckling · jibing · lampooning · parodying · caricaturing · mimicking · satirizing · sending up · making fun · razzing
sneer
Scornful expression
taunt · hoot · catcall · boo · hiss · raspberry · Bronx cheer · eye-roll · smirk · snicker
slur
Insulting group label
affront · barb · jibe · crack · slam · diss · burn · zinger · cheap shot · low blow
- harsh tonesharsh, sharp, biting, cutting, caustic
- rudenessrude, discourtesy, impolite, rudeness, disrespect
- tones of voicedismissive, patronizing, condescending, mocking, sneering
derisiverespectful
Showing proper regard
admiring · complimentary · approving · praising · reverent
derisivepraising
Voicing admiration
lauding · celebrating · acclaiming · extolling · glorifying
derisiveearnest
Sincerely intense in purpose
serious · sincere · solemn · thoughtful · considerate