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derisively

/dɝˈaɪsɪvɫi/, /dɝˈɪsɪvɫi/ adv

In a derisive manner; demeaningly, mockingly.

Word Origin Derisively comes from Latin deridere 'to laugh at, mock' — literally 'laugh down' (de- 'down' + ridere 'laugh'). The same ridere root gives us ridiculous, risible, and derision. So when you speak derisively, you're laughing down at someone, expressing contempt through laughter.

adv In a derisive manner; demeaningly, mockingly.

The critics laughed derisively at the actor's poor performance in the play.

(副词) 嘲弄地；嘲笑地；讥讽地；挖苦地

评论家们对那位演员在剧中的糟糕表现发出了嘲弄的笑声。

(adverbio) burlonamente; con desdén; con sorna; con mofa; sarcásticamente [De manera burlona; con desdén, en tono de mofa.]

Los críticos se rieron con desdén de la mala actuación del actor en la obra.

(adverbe) avec dérision; de manière moqueuse; d'un ton railleur; ironiquement; sarcastiquement [D'une manière moqueuse et méprisante, dans l'intention de ridiculiser.]

Les critiques ont ri avec dérision de la piètre performance de l'acteur dans la pièce.

(Adverb) spöttisch; hämisch; höhnisch [Auf eine spöttische, verächtliche oder herabwürdigende Weise; mit beißendem Spott.]

Die Kritiker lachten **derisively** über die schlechte schauspielerische Leistung im Stück.

(副詞) あざけりの様子で。からかうように。軽蔑的に。

批評家たちは劇中での俳優のひどい演技をあざけって笑った。

(advérbio) zombeteiramente; com deboche; mordazmente; ironicamente; com sarcasmo [De maneira depreciativa; de forma zombeteira, irônica.]

Os críticos riram com desprezo da má performance do ator na peça.

Synonyms: mockingly scornfully contemptuously disdainfully sarcastically sneeringly jeeringly tauntingly Antonyms: approvingly admiringly respectfully praisingly
Word parts: de + ris + ive + ly

Common collocations

say verb be verb laugh verb snort verb at prep to prep

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