Derisory and Usual

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

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Usual is an antonym for derisory in topics: stupid, unrealistic, easily made fun of.

Nearby Words: derision, derisive

Usual adjective - Accepted, used, or practiced by most people.

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Derisory is an antonym for usual.

Nearby Words: usually, usualness

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