derisively
In mocking tones
Derisively describes doing something in a mocking or scornful manner, expressing contempt through ridicule: She laughed derisively at his proposal.
The tone suggests the target is worthy of mockery rather than serious consideration: He derisively dismissed their concerns as paranoia.
Scornful disregard
- scornHostile dismissive feeling
- condescensionDemeaning air of superiority
- disrespectLack of regard
- disparagementCriticism meant to diminish
belittlement · sneer · dismissiveness · haughtiness · superiority · arrogance · contempt · disdainfully
disdain
Scornful disregard
- scornHostile dismissive feeling
- condescensionDemeaning air of superiority
- disrespectLack of regard
disparagement · belittlement · sneer · dismissiveness · haughtiness · superiority · arrogance · contempt · disdainfully · scornfully
sarcastic
Mockingly insincere in tone
cynical · ironic · snide · caustic · biting · cutting · withering · acerbic · mordant · wry
taunt
Insulting provocation
snicker · gibe · mock · tease · heckle · razz · rib · needle · lampoon · satirize
derisivelyadmiringly
With visible approval
reverently · respectfully · approvingly · appreciatively · adoringly
derisivelycourteously
With good manners
civilly · politely · respectfully · considerately · graciously