Associations to the word «Derisively» - Word Associations Network

Noun

Slang
Hd
Nickname
Opponent
Laugh
Critic
Or
Comment
Beer
Laughter
Term
Yeah
Worry
Fist
Finger

Adjective

Unaware
Shouted
Lip
Called
Handsome

Verb

Snort
Laugh
Nickname
Sniff
Grunt
Yell
Mock
Whistle
Twitch
Dub
Shout
Term
Grin
Refer
Chuckle
Smile
Gesture
Call
Coin
Label
Stun
Accuse
Exclaim
Shrug
Steal
Blow

Adverb

Often
Somewhat
As
Sometimes

Wiktionary

DERISIVELY, adverb. In a mocking and demeaning manner.

Dictionary definition

DERISIVELY, adverb. In a disrespectful and mocking manner; "`Sorry,' she repeated derisively".

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.

William Butler Yeats