Derisive and Flippant

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Derisive adjective - So foolish or pointless as to be worthy of scornful laughter.

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Flippant and derisive are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Flippant" instead an adjective "Derisive".

Flippant adjective - Making light of something usually regarded as serious or sacred.

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Derisive and flippant are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Derisive" instead an adjective "Flippant".

Nearby Words: flippancy, flippantly

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