derisorily

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Adverbial derisorily has 1 sense

derisively, scoffingly, derisorily, mockingly - in a disrespectful and mocking manner; "`Sorry,' she repeated derisively"

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Term: derisorily

Definition:

Derisorily is an adverb that describes an action or statement made in a mocking or contemptuous manner, intending to ridicule or express scorn towards someone or something.

Sense 1:

Part of Speech: adverb
Definition: In a way that mocks or ridicules someone or something.
Example Sentence: The teacher looked derisorily at the student's poorly written essay.

Sense 2:

Part of Speech: adverb
Definition: In a contemptuous or scornful manner.
Example Sentence: He laughed derisorily when his opponent failed to make the shot.

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