Associations to the word «Derisive»

Wiktionary

DERISIVE, adjective. Expressing or characterized by derision; mocking; ridiculing.
DERISIVE, adjective. Deserving or provoking derision or ridicule.

Dictionary definition

DERISIVE, adjective. Abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule; "derisive laughter"; "a jeering crowd"; "her mocking smile"; "taunting shouts of `coward' and `sissy'".

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley