अंग्रेज़ी

derisively

gb/dɚˈaɪsɪvli/ us/dɚˈaɪsɪvli/
C1 अंग्रेज़ी
अर्थ
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adverb C1 property
1

in a mocking, scornful way

in a way that makes fun of someone or shows you do not respect them

उपयोग पैटर्न: [say/speak/remark/laugh/smile] derisively (at/about [someone/something])
आम गलती:
Learners sometimes use the adjective *derisive* instead of the adverb (*derisively*), e.g., *He spoke derisive* (incorrect) → *He spoke derisively*.
समानार्थी शब्द
mockingly (Emphasizes making fun of someone.) | scornfully (Emphasizes strong disrespect or contempt.) | contemptuously (Stronger and more openly hostile in tone.) | sneeringly (Suggests an unpleasant facial expression or tone.)
विलोम शब्द
respectfully (Shows respect rather than contempt.) | admiringly (Shows approval or admiration rather than ridicule.) | sincerely (Not mocking; genuine in attitude.)
शब्द-संयोजन
laugh derisively |smile derisively |snort derisively |remark derisively |speak derisively |comment derisively |look derisively at |dismiss derisively |say derisively |gesture derisively
विषय
emotions |communication |social_relations
उदाहरण
  • When she suggested a compromise, he laughed derisively and walked out.
  • The critic spoke derisively about the film’s dialogue.
  • He looked derisively at my old phone and said it belonged in a museum.
सीखने वालों के उदाहरण
  • He smiled derisively at her idea.
  • They spoke derisively about his accent.
व्याकरण
शब्दकोश रूप
derisively
IPA
GB/dɚˈaɪsɪvli/
US/dɚˈaɪsɪvli/
शब्दांश और ज़ोर
de - ris - ively (3 शब्दांश)
Stress on 1st syllable (de)
शब्द रूप
Noun
  • Base: derisively
  • Plural: derisivelies
शब्द परिवार
Forms
derisivelies noun
Core family
deride verb derision noun C1 derisive adjective C1
Advanced or less common
derisory adjective
अभिव्यक्तियाँ

laugh derisively

1
/lˈæf dɚˈaɪsɪvli/
fixed phrase

laugh in a mocking way

to laugh to show you think something is stupid

उदाहरण
  • A few students laughed derisively when he mispronounced the word.
  • She laughed derisively at the suggestion that she should apologize.

smile derisively

1
/smˈaɪl dɚˈaɪsɪvli/
fixed phrase

smile with contempt

to smile to show you are mocking someone

उदाहरण
  • He smiled derisively at the idea that the team could win.
  • She smiled derisively and asked if I really believed that story.

snort derisively

1
/snˈɔɹt dɚˈaɪsɪvli/
fixed phrase

make a mocking snort

to make a short nose sound to show you think something is silly

उदाहरण
  • He snorted derisively at the price and put the item back.
  • She snorted derisively when he called himself an expert.

speak derisively about

1
/spˈik dɚˈaɪsɪvli əbˈaʊt/
fixed phrase

talk with ridicule about

to talk about someone in a mocking way

उदाहरण
  • He spoke derisively about the neighborhood where he grew up.
  • They spoke derisively about her qualifications, even though she was highly trained.

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