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derisionary

/dɪˈrɪʒən.ɛri/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
de-ri-sion-ar-y
IPA
/dɪˈrɪʒən.ɛri/
15
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
5
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Expressing or characterized by derision; mocking; scornful.

Obsolete

Example Sentences

Etymology

Formed from derision + -ary.

Word Breakdown

Usage

Inflected Forms

more derisionary (comparative) most derisionary (superlative)

Frequently Paired Words

derision derisive derisively

Synonyms

derisive mocking ridiculing sardonic scornful

Antonyms

admiring respectful supportive

Questions

How do you pronounce derisionary?
The recorded pronunciation is /dɪˈrɪʒən.ɛri/.
What does derisionary mean?
Expressing or characterized by derision; mocking; scornful.
Where does derisionary come from?
Formed from derision + -ary.

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