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Derisively
Derisive De*ri"sive, a. Expressing, serving for, or characterized by, derision. ``Derisive taunts.' --Pope. -- De*ri"sive*ly, adv. -- De*ri"sive*ness, n.

Meaning of Derisively from wikipedia

- Mockery or mocking is the act of insulting or making light of a person or other thing, sometimes merely by taunting, but often by making a caricature,...
- indicate that it is not part of the quoted matter. Sic may also be inserted derisively or sarcastically, to call attention to the original writer's spelling...
- longtime civic leader James S. T. Stranahan, who became known (often derisively) as the "Baron Haussmann of Brooklyn" for championing Prospect Park and...
- disgust of influential critics such as Roger Ebert, who was prone to derisively condemn such moves, with gestures such as "The Wagging Finger of Shame"...
- reaction to the newer uniforms was mixed. Of note, the jersey numbers were derisively compared to digital alarm clock numerals. Different color sock combinations...
- Insult Lists of nicknames List of phrases using ethnic or place names as derisive adjectives Pejorative This article includes a language-related list of...
- Neologisms derisively comparing society to fast food chains...
- in practice, many amateurs claimed more than actual expenditure and the derisive term "shamateur" was coined to describe the practice. The game underwent...
- castles such as Chinon. He was still customarily known as "Dauphin", or derisively as "King of Bourges", after the town where he generally lived. Periodically...
- Portra**** by Rory McCann In-universe information Aliases The Hound Dog (derisively) Gender Male Occupation Kingsguard (formerly) Family House Clegane Relatives...