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01 Word definition

derisive

8 letters · 4 vowels · 4 consonants

Is DERISIVE a word?

Yes. DERISIVE is a 8-letter adjective. abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell DERISIVE?

D-E-R-I-S-I-V-E

DERISIVE contains 8 letters, begins with D, and ends with E.

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Meaning and definition

1adjective

  1. abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule

    “derisive laughter”
Synonyms
gibelikejeeringmockingtaunting
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score12points
Words With Friends13points
Word length8letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is DERISIVE spelled?

D1E2R3I4S5I6V7E8
Starts withDERFirst 3 letters
Ends withIVELast 3 letters
Unique letters6Repeats E, I
Vowel balance4 / 4Vowels / consonants
Popular spelling questions →8-letter words →Words starting with DER →Words ending in IVE →Words made from DERISIVE →Words with D →Words with E →Words with I →Words with R →

03 Word-game status

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04 Related words

More words to explore.

decisive14 ptsdelusive12 ptsdeletive12 ptsdenotive12 ptsdescrive14 ptsderision9 ptsdecision11 ptsdefinite12 ptsdemising12 ptsderacine11 ptsderiding11 ptsderisory12 pts

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About DERISIVE.

How do you spell DERISIVE?

DERISIVE is spelled D-E-R-I-S-I-V-E. It contains 8 letters.