Derisory and Runty

Derisory

Derisory adjective - Intended to make a person or thing seem of little importance or value.

Runty and derisory are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Runty" instead an adjective "Derisory".

Nearby Words: derision, derisive

Runty

Runty adjective - (used especially of persons) of inferior size.

Derisory and runty are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Derisory" instead an adjective "Runty".

Nearby Word: runt
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Runty and Derisory. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/derisory/runty
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