Synonyms & related words for derisive

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of derisive — including mocking, jeering, taunting, sneering, derisory, scoffing. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to derisive

Explore words related to derisive — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include derisiveness, derisible, derision, derisively, snide, scornful, gibingly, fleeringly. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for derisive

Common synonyms for derisive include mocking, jeering, taunting, sneering, derisory, scoffing, contemptuous, disparaging — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does derisive come from?

The word derisive breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root ris-, from Latin rideo (“laugh”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.