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DERISORILY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does derisorily mean?
• DERISORILY (adverb)
The adverb DERISORILY has 1 sense:
1. in a disrespectful and mocking manner
Familiarity information: DERISORILY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
In a disrespectful and mocking manner
Synonyms:
derisively; derisorily; mockingly; scoffingly
Context example:
'Sorry,' she repeated derisively
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