Derisive and Jesting

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

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

Jesting adjective - Marked by or expressive of mild or good-natured teasing.

Usage example: made jesting comments about my need for serious fashion advice

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Derisive and jesting are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Derisive" instead an adjective "Jesting".

Nearby Words: jest, jested, jester, jestingly

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