Derisive and Mordant

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

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

Mordant adjective - Marked by the use of wit that is intended to cause hurt feelings.

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Derisive and mordant are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Derisive" instead an adjective "Mordant".

Nearby Word: mordent

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Mordant and Derisive. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 28, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/derisive/mordant

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