Synonyms & related words for derisively

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Words related to derisively

Explore words related to derisively — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include mockingly, jeeringly, sneeringly, derisiveness, scornfully, gibingly, derisive, sarcastically. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Where does derisively come from?

The word derisively 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.