derisive

Từ điển Oxford Advanced Learner 8th

de·ri·sive BrE [dɪˈraɪsɪv] NAmE [dɪˈraɪsɪv] (also less frequent de·ri·sory) adjective
unkind and showing that you think sb/sth is ridiculous
•She gave a short, derisive laugh.
Derived Word: ↑derisively
See also: ↑derisory

Word Origin:
[derisive derisively] mid 17th cent.: from ↑derision, on the pattern of the pair decision, decisive.

Example Bank:
•His voice was savagely derisive.

• Từ đồng nghĩa / Synonyms:
  gibelike, jeering, mocking, taunting