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derisive

Divide derisive into syllables:

de · ri · sive

How to pronounce derisive:

Synonyms for derisive:

absurd
cockamamie
comical
contemptuous
crazy
derisory
disrespectful
dumb
fantastical
farcical
fatuous
foolish
for the birds
idiotic
inane
incredible
insane
irrational
jeering
laughable
ludicrous
mocking
pathetic
preposterous
ridiculing
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Antonyms for derisive:

admiring
applauding
appreciative
approbative
approbatory
approving
attentive
chivalrous
civil
commendatory
complimentary
considerate
courteous
courtly
deferent
deferential
dutiful
ennobling
eulogistic
favorable
favourable
fawning
flattering
gallant
genteel
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