Derisive
Derisive adjective - So foolish or pointless as to be worthy of scornful laughter.
Detractive and derisive are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Detractive" instead an adjective "Derisive".
Detractive
Detractive adjective - Intended to make a person or thing seem of little importance or value.
Derisive and detractive are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Derisive" instead an adjective "Detractive".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- rude and derisive
- rude and detractive
- offensive and derisive
- offensive and detractive
- opprobrious and derisive
- opprobrious and detractive
- insulting and derisive
- insulting and detractive
- scornful and derisive
- scornful and detractive
- contemptuous and derisive
- contemptuous and detractive
- irreverent and derisive
- irreverent and detractive
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