Synonyms & related words for derisory

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Words related to derisory

Explore words related to derisory — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include ludicrous, laughable, ridiculous, preposterous, absurd, derisive, nonsensical, derisible. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Where does derisory come from?

The word derisory 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.