derisionary

English

Etymology

Formed from derision +‎ -ary.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /dɪˈrɪʒən.ɛri/
  • Hyphenation: de‧ri‧sion‧ar‧y

Adjective

derisionary (comparative more derisionary, superlative most derisionary)

  1. (obsolete) Expressing or characterized by derision; mocking; scornful.
    She answered his boast with a derisionary smirk.

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References

“derisionary, adj.”, in OED Online ⁠, Oxford: Oxford University Press, March 2024.

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