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Another word for derisively

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• adverb (Context 1)

In a manner that expresses contempt, ridicule, or mockery.

Usage Example

"The critic snorted mockingly when asked about the plausibility of the movie's plot."

Strongest
mockingly
scornfully
contemptuously
sneeringly
scoffingly
Strong
disdainfully
jeeringly
sarcastically
sardonically
cynically

Opposites of derisively

The opposite of derisively shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

respectfully
admiringly
approvingly
complimentarily
reverently
courteously
See all opposites of derisively

• Nearby Words

dereliction
deride
derision
derisively
derivable
derivation
derivative

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Derisively. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/derisively
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